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
Knoxville, TN
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
Knoxville, TN
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
Knoxville, TN
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
Knoxville, TN
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
01.2008
B.A. - Chinese and World Business
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