1. CHEF Community Housing & Economic Fellowship

2. CHEF - Developing Future Leaders in Appalachia
Fahe is on a mission to eliminate persistent poverty in Appalachia.
Critical need to develop the next generation of leaders in Appalachia: Fahe was founded by a group of leaders representing central Appalachian affordable housing organizations in 1980.
Our membership network now includes more than 50 non-profits throughout Appalachia that employ local leaders doing “boots on the ground” work in the communities they serve.

3. CHEF - Developing Future Leaders in Appalachia
In 2017, with support from Rural LISC, Fahe piloted the CHEF program to provide internship opportunities in our Appalachian communities - placing interns with Fahe Members across the region.
2017 CHEF Program Staff, Service Site Supervisors & Interns

4. CHEF - Developing Future Leaders in Appalachia
By providing internship opportunities within the Appalachian region for emerging professionals, Fahe will help develop and retain leaders who will shape our region’s future.
CHEF Internship Program Objectives:
To equip young leaders with a place-based perspective and new tools, education, and experience needed to shape a more prosperous and positive future.
To provide our Fahe Network with broader skillsets and fresh perspectives.
To attract and retain professionals who will be our next generation of leaders.

5. CHEF - Developing Future Leaders in Appalachia
2017 CHEF Program
Eight interns were placed at CHEF Service Sites with Fahe Members in 3 states—KY, WV, & TN.
12 week term, full time internship
The interns completed a specific project and benefited from mentoring and networking opportunities provided through their Service Site and CHEF Program activities.

6. CHEF Projects 2017 State Fahe Member Intern Info Project Title
Focus Area(s) TN
Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority
(KHRA)
Brandon Weirick ETSU
University of Tennessee
Kingsport Housing Relocation Initiative
Research & Eval., Social Work
Mariah Triplett ETSU
Northeast State Community College
Kingsport Housing Policy Compliance & Communications Initiative
Policy Evaluation, Communications WV
Woodlands
Amanda Jones West Virginia Univ.
Healthy Communities in North-Central WV
Public Health, Service Delivery & Networking KY
COAP
Carrie Billett Transylvania Univ.
Southeast Comm. College
Old Belk Building Redevelopment
Research, Community Engagement
KHIC
Nate Clark Eastern KY University
Residential Construction Internship
Construction
KY- Fahe
Fahe Finance Dept.
Nicholas Kubala Eastern KY University
Mortgage Loan Servicing Compliance Research & Eval.
CFPB/DFI Compliance, Loan Servicing
Fahe Exec. Dept.
Megan Devoto University of KY Berea College
Formulation of Fahe Policy Agenda for 2018
Policy Work, Assisting w/ Exec & Comm. Team Advocacy Work
Fahe Comm. Dept.
Sierra Marling Berea College
Public Relations Platform Development
Communication & Journalism

7. CHEF 2017 Gathering/Tour
Fahe hosted a CHEF Gathering/Tour - CHEF Interns, Site Supervisors, and Program Staff came together for a 2 day event of peer sharing, networking, and a tour of a few of Fahe’s local projects, as we shared about Fahe’s local and regional impact through our Network of nonprofits.

8. CHEF - Developing Future Leaders in Appalachia
“I gained some much needed vision for where I want to begin my career. This internship far exceeded any expectations I had. I feel like I gained everything I possibly could from this opportunity and I am excited to see where it leads me!” - Mariah
“I’ve learned a lot and gained a lot of value moving forward.  I wouldn’t have picked a different internship if I went back and did it again.” - Brandon