Our Leadership
John Allen
Executive Director
john.allen@nashvillefellows.org
John brings more than twenty five years of leadership in the business world and a deep passion for guiding young adults in the way of Christ during a formative season of life. His career includes serving as Director of the Employee Assistance Program at St. Thomas Ascension and as Director of Behavioral Health Services for Tennessee’s largest employer-sponsored health plan.
Prior to joining the Nashville Fellows, John and his family lived in Gulu, Uganda, where he served with International Justice Mission to design and lead a leadership development program for staff while mentoring recent graduates through IJM’s Fellows program.
Since 2021, he has had the privilege of leading the Nashville Fellows. He and his wife, Kendra, have two young adult children, Caroline and Wilder.