About Us
The Office was established on April 11, 2019 as part of Governor Bill Lee’s inaugural legislative agenda.
MISSION
Leveraging the power of faith communities, nonprofits, and government to improve life for every Tennessean.
VISION
For every Tennessean to flourish.
How?
CONNECT
Collaborating with Faith Communities, Nonprofits, and Government.
PROMOTE
Celebrating the good work happening across Tennessee.
ACCELERATE
Advancing initiatives that improve life for every Tennessean
Bill Lee
Governor of Tennessee
Governor Lee launched this office with an awareness that government is not the answer to our problems and with the recognition that we are all called to feed the hungry, visit the sick and imprisoned, care for our neighbors and provide healing to those who are suffering. His mission is to bring faithful, compassionate people together with state and local governments, find new ways to solve some of our toughest issues and leverage opportunities that contribute to the flourishing of Tennessee communities.
Meet our Team
Lance Villio
Executive Director
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Lance Villio
Executive Director
Villio is the founder and CEO of Think Native, a technology platform. Villio brings extensive faith and nonprofit sector experience, including leadership roles at Q Ideas, I Am Second and RestoreNYC. Villio earned his bachelor’s degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Villio resides in Franklin with his wife, Hannah, and their three children.
Annual Report
2019-2020
Each year, The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives compiles an Annual Report to present to the Governor and Legislature. We invite you to have a look at our First Year's Report, and pray for us as we enter our second year of working to bring together houses of worship, nonprofits and state agencies to solve Tennessee's biggest challenges.
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