Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Community Leadership
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KHANN CHOV

KHANN CHOV

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Community leader with 20+ years of experience in nonprofit administration, education, and environmental stewardship. Proven success in building partnerships, leading teams, and driving systems-level change to promote healthier, more equitable communities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Schools Regional Supervisor

United Way of Greater Knoxville
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Co-led strategic transformation of Knox County’s Community Schools system to promote equity and self-sufficiency.
  • Developed and expanded data tools for initiative-wide needs and assets assessment.
  • Supervised and coached site coordinators to ensure program success and alignment with school initiatives.
  • Guided teams in aligning services with community priorities and school goals.

Executive Director

Keep Knoxville Beautiful
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led organizational strategy, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Secured over $400,000 in grants and sponsorships and ensured compliance with all federal and state regulations.
  • Mobilized board, staff, and community partners to develop and implement programs.
  • Oversaw program evaluation, financial management, and communications.

Recycling Manager

University of Tennessee, Office of Sustainability
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Directed Covid-era waste operations including recycling, food recovery, and logistics.
  • Managed contracts and budgets exceeding $400,000 annually.
  • Oversaw special waste disposal and compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Led campus sustainability initiatives and food security programs such as food recovery and the Grow Lab Community Garden.

Director of Urban Agriculture

Knoxville Knox County CAC, Beardsley Community Farm
02.2010 - 11.2019
  • Managed Beardsley Farm and 30+ community gardens, including food distribution, education programs, and vegetable and fruit production for a half-acre urban farm.
  • Raised over $500,000 through grants and fundraising.
  • Supervised staff, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers; led LEED-certified community center construction.
  • Organized educational and community events, workshops, and outreach programs.

Education

M.S. - Environmental Education

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
01.2008

B.A. - Chinese and World Business

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
01.2004

Skills

  • Supervision & Team Leadership
  • Grant Writing & Fundraising
  • Nonprofit Management & Board Management
  • Event Planning
  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Program Development & Evaluation
  • Community Engagement & Partnership Building
  • Public Speaking & Meeting Facilitation
  • Operations Management
  • Workload Prioritization
  • Training & Mentoring
  • Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, Zoom, Wix, WordPress, J SquareSpace, MailChimp, Canva, QuickBooks, Kumu, Jotform, Social Media

Community Leadership

  • PTO Secretary, South Knoxville Elementary (2025 - Present)
  • Board Member, Better Nature Solutions & TreeCPR (2023 - Present)
  • Treasurer, Native Plant Rescue Squad (2024 - Present)
  • Communications Chair, Tennessee Community Schools State Network (2024-Present)
  • Board Member, Our Daily Bread (2023 - Present)
  • Knoxville-Knox County Food Policy Council (2013–2019, 2024-Present)

Timeline

Community Schools Regional Supervisor - United Way of Greater Knoxville
07.2023 - 08.2025
Executive Director - Keep Knoxville Beautiful
01.2022 - 07.2023
Recycling Manager - University of Tennessee, Office of Sustainability
11.2019 - 01.2022
Director of Urban Agriculture - Knoxville Knox County CAC, Beardsley Community Farm
02.2010 - 11.2019
University of Tennessee - B.A., Chinese and World Business
Lesley University - M.S., Environmental Education

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