Our Team

  • Anna Nash - Founder, Director

    Anna Nash is an entrepreneur who has a passion for helping people find God’s calling in life and in work. As a Life Coach, Anna is the director of Beacon People and the author of pathFinder: A Journey Towards Purpose. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama, and is married to Tyler. They have 4 grown children and her favorite little people call her “Nanna Anna”.

    On any given day of the week, you can find her at a local coffee shop where she loves sharing a fresh cup of coffee and a warm conversation. If she’s not there you may find her on my porch decompressing. Go HERE for more about Anna.

  • Kristin Walker - Projects & Communications Lead

    Kristin uses her creativity in communications, connections, and as a creator for our organization. With her many years at Beacon People, she plays a pivotal role in managing tasks often handled by our director. Kristin leads the Collaboration Circle leaders, manages the website, and oversees both digital and hardcopy design work. She also serves as project manager for the Shepherding Grace Leadership Workshop. Her creative gifts shine through in her design work, and she communicates effectively with our community due to her deep understanding of our mission and the hearts of the people we serve. Outside of work, she enjoys nature walks, coffee, and creating beauty at home with her husband Brian and their 3 kids. Learn more about Kristin.

  • Tracy Frontz - Storytelling Photojournalist

    Tracy is a capturer of memories – using photography and writing to tell the stories of people and events. As a child, she began seeking God’s purpose for her life and has dealt with a multitude of twists and turns along the path – some that shattered her world and almost shattered her beliefs. With her own personal challenges and other life experiences, she seems to always be thinking outside of the box, and rebuilding her faith. Because of this Tracy is often able to share and help other Beacons look at topics differently.

    Tracy helps lead Behold Him, takes photos of Beacons in action, and writes about what made Beacons who they currently are. Professionally a freelance photographer and writer, Tracy is married with a grown daughter, is learning sign language, and is on her church’s worship team.

  • Kristi Merritt - Networking Coordinator

    Kristi was drawn in by Beacon People’s mission of shining a light throughout Birmingham, AL. Over her adult life, she has leaned into following God’s purpose for her throughout different seasons. She enjoys helping others do the same and is often helping someone with their job search. Kristi helps plan and execute projects that propel Beacon People's mission of Connecting, Guiding and Launching life-giving opportunities while shining the light of Jesus. Kristi coordinates our Coffee & Connection gatherings and Beacon team meetings. Learn more about Kristi.

  • Melissa Loudon - Prayer & Care Coordinator

    Melissa is a Master Certified Life Coach through AACC. She is also a Certified Trauma Healing Institute facilitator and trainer. She considers it an honor to enter into others stories and helping women see God’s goodness and purpose in them. Melissa offers pathFinder coaching packages as well as other life coaching opportunities.

Meet the Board

Anna Nash

Rachel Petrie, Chairman

Virginia Trinkle

Kristin Walker

Dawn Curtis

Katherine Thrower

Ashton Dugger