Jim Lockwood, a highly experienced nonprofit executive with over 20 years of expertise in children/family services and advocacy, and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. He has held multiple leadership roles such as Executive Director at various institutions including the California Association of Family Empowerment Centers, SOS Children's Villages - Florida, and the EMQ FamiliesFirst. Jim has a Bachelor of Science in Religious Education from the University of the Cumberlands and has developed skills in finance, negotiation, training, leadership, human resource management, and program development. His background includes working as a Founder & Owner at Coryan, LLC, as well as serving as a Deputy Director at the Santa Clara County Children's Shelter, and as a Family Teacher/Consultant at the Lena Pope Home, Inc.

Currently working as a Data Analyst at Johnson Service Group, Inc for the past year, Jim played a central role in bringing mobile technology to the area dams of Tennessee Valley Authority by converting paper inspection processes to a mobile electronic alternative. However, Jim misses seeing the impact of his daily work in changed lives and improved conditions for those who need assistance, and is eager to get back to working with his community.