Rev. Jen Bailey is ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, a public theologian and leader in the multi-faith movement for justice. She was the founding Executive Director of Faith Matters Network, an innovative Womanist-led organization accompanying spiritually grounded leaders on their journey to heal themselves and their communities. She has been an Ashoka Fellow, New Pluralist Field Builder, Aspen Ideas Scholar, On Being Fellow and a Truman Scholar.
Jen has served on the boards of the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund, The Fetzer Institute and was recently the chair of The Healing Trust board in Nashville.
“We are thrilled to have Jen lead the foundation into the next season of justice and liberation work in Middle Tennessee,” said Indira Dammu incoming board chair. “Jen brings a wealth of nonprofit and foundation experience to Maddox.”
“We believe Jen’s understanding of the Beloved Community is expansive and includes our sacred obligation to care for the planet that nurtures us,” said David Esquivel, chair of the search committee. “She is the right leader to help us live into our vision of people and planet flourishing together.”
“I am so honored to step into this role. Our focus on youth and the natural world are a public declaration of our unwavering commitment to work toward building for the better future and leave this world better than we found it. My deepest gratitude to Rev. Kaki Friskics-Warren and the Maddox team for the incredible foundation you have laid. And my heartfelt thanks to the Maddox Board for your trust in me. I am so excited to help shape this next chapter of our work alongside our partners.” Rev. Jen Bailey
Jen assumes the role as Executive Director on February 3, 2025. Jen will oversee the vision and operations of the foundation. She succeeds Rev. Kaki Friskics-Warren who has served the foundation since 2009.
About the Maddox Fund
Maddox Mission: We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat. The Maddox Fund supports youth and environmental work in Middle Tennessee through program and advocacy grants. Information on our grantmaking can be found at maddoxfund.org. For more information: [email protected]; 615-385-1006
