Griff Gatewood

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Originally from Americus, GA, Griff graduated from Wake Forest University in 1999 with a degree in English. After Wake, Griff received a Certificate in Christian Studies from Regent College at the University of British Columbia and a Masters in Divinity from Duke Divinity School.

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He has taught high school English, worked in the field of affordable housing, and served as a presbyterian pastor. He is passionate about hospitality, Christian discipleship, and creating beautiful places and spaces.

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Griff and his wife, Elizabeth, have four children.

Melanie Chandler

FINANCE & OPERATIONS OFFICER

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Arts from Appalachian State University. She and her husband Jeff own and operate Chandler Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab here in Winston-Salem, where she oversees finance and operations. She loves working one on one with clients on day-to-day money as a financial coach with Chandler Financial Coaching. These two passions combined perfectly to enable her to serve as the Finance & Operations Officer for the Study Center. Melanie and her husband Jeff worship at Redeemer Church and have 4 children- one a recent college grad! She loves strength training and time with her friends.

Anne Glenn

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Anne attended Wake Forest, where she met her husband Locke, and graduated in 2006 with a double major in Latin and ancient Greek. After teaching high school Latin, Anne switched gears and began working in events and communications.

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Anne and Locke have 3 kids and attend Salem Presbyterian Church. When not reading a book, Anne enjoys playing golf, raising baby squirrels, cooking meals for friends, meeting new people, and drinking coffee.