Dakerri Rhone

About Dakerri Rhone

I’m an Executive Director, nonprofit founder, and civic leader with over a decade of experience building community-centered organizations rooted in equity, accountability, and impact.I currently serve as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sapphic Empowerment (501(c)(3)) and VIBE (501(c)(4)), where I lead organizational strategy, governance, policy research, voter education, and community engagement initiatives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.My leadership sits at the intersection of community, policy, and systems-building. I specialize in translating community needs into sustainable programs, strengthening governance and compliance, and building partnerships that move missions forward — not just for today, but for the long term.In addition to my executive leadership, I serve on the Human Rights Campaign Nashville Board of Governors and Executive Committee, where my work includes:• Corporate sponsorship development• Gala planning and large-scale event execution• Political Action & Community Engagement (PACE)• Volunteer recruitment, training, management, and retentionProfessionally, my background spans healthcare access, global nonprofit programming, volunteer leadership, and project management. I bring a data-informed, people-centered approach to leadership and believe sustainability is an equity issue.I’m passionate about building organizations that are well-governed, community-rooted, and built to last.Open to: Executive Director, nonprofit leadership, civic engagement, policy, foundation, and government-adjacent rolesLet’s connect if you’re building impact, funding change, or strengthening community power

Experience

1. Vice President Board of Directors

   Tennessee Equality Project

   Jul 2019 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

Education

• Ashford University

  Political Science and Government

• Nashville State Community College

  Psychology

  2001 — 2003