Ulea Grace Lago has over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits, religious organizations, and community groups. An adept nonprofit leader, Ulea is skilled at cultivating relationships with a wide variety of constituents, managing large teams, developing and operating complex programs, and creating a positive and collegial environment. Prior to joining BAMSI, Ulea served as Director of Consulting at Empower Success Corps where she oversaw a consulting practice of 175 senior professionals delivering approximately $2.5M in pro bono services annually. A veteran community organizer, Ulea is the former director of the Truth and Reconciliation Project in Nashville, Tennessee, and previously served as Associate Director of Community Partnership and Service Learning at Sarah Lawrence College and Chair of the Political Action Network at Vanderbilt University. Ulea has a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, and a M.Div. and J.D. from Vanderbilt University.