Welcome! I am Angela Webster, MSW, IECMH-E®, privileged to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of AIMHiTN. My journey at AIMHiTN began in 2016, and since then, I've led its transformation from a promising startup to a thriving nonprofit powerhouse that has significantly impacted Tennessee’s infant and early childhood workforce and the families they support.
My career spans policy work, grassroots advocacy, nonprofit administration, capacity development, as well as community and systems development. Amidst these varied roles, at heart, I remain a preschool teacher, and relationship-focused practice is the common thread that binds all my work together.
Fostering collaborations, providing reflective mentorship, and building effective partnerships are ways in which I channel my enthusiasm for the infant, early childhood, and nonprofit sectors. Guiding the AIMHiTN team and our partners across Tennessee and the U.S., as we discover our individual and organizational superpowers, is a role I deeply cherish. Together, we are forging paths forward to better serve the children, families, and communities we are dedicated to.
As for my educational background, I earned my Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma and my Master of Social Work from Austin Peay State University through the Middle Tennessee Collaborative MSW Program. Though I was born in Oklahoma, Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains have truly captured my heart.
When not at work, I enjoy reading, writing, and traveling with my family. Our adventures have taken us to 45 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and an array of state and national parks.
Leading AIMHiTN's transformative journey, I take immense pride in the exceptional team we've built. Our joint efforts have truly made a significant impact on Tennessee's infant and early childhood mental health. It's an honor to steer this important mission, revel in our collective successes, and continue advancing, united in our commitment to foster bright futures for the children in our communities.