Employee Spotlight Winners!

Memphis:

Shundra Jackson

“I could write a novel on why I love OAC!

In short, we have amazing clients, awesome employees, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.”

Knoxville:

Rebecca Hatmaker

“The dedication that we have to our clients is unstoppable! None of our clients are limited by their abilities, if there is something they really want to do we find a way to make it happen”

Chattanooga:

Daniel Hurd

“I love the challenge of making my clients better than they were yesterday. To make their day brighter than it was yesterday. To let them know they're cared for and loved.”

Chattanooga:

A'aliyah Coleman

“Hi! My name is A’aliyah Coleman and I’m proud to work for OAC because I love making a difference in someone’s life!

I’ve been in the field since 2020 and I’ve been with OAC since May 2025. I’m a new kid on the block, but my goal is to grow with the individuals and staff at OAC for a very long time. (Going to school for LPN)

Greeneville:

Melanie Callahan

“At a time when I was terrified of where my life was going to take me, Open Arms Care was there to provide me with an experience I could have never imagined. As a 17-year employee of Greene Valley Developmental Center, I had the pleasure of meeting two incredible ladies that put tremendous faith in me to do a job that I would have never imagined myself doing. I will never forget all of the amazing people that I have met as part of the Open Arms Care family.”

Nashville:

Chanda Jones

“The reason why I love working at OAC is because I have the love for our clients. I do not look at them as if they have a handicap but that they are a part of my everyday life that keeps me going. They are the reason why I choose to work almost every day. Yes I am here to take care of them but each one of the Cane Ridge Women have a special moment with me that makes me say I made a good choice of choosing OAC. Of course there will be challenges, anywhere you go will be some but me at the Cane Ridge women house make me say a lot that is why I love working at OAC.”