About Anna - Golladay for Congress

I'm Anna Golladay

I'm a progressive faith leader, small business owner, and Tennessean running for Congress to bring moral courage back to leadership and fight for the dignity of every person in our state.

About Me

My husband of 28 years, Mike, and I make our home in the Park Central neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. I own and operate Biased Apparel, a clothing company I started in 2011. Additionally, I am the CEO of Work of Place, a consulting firm that assists faith communities in understanding how their buildings and assets can be utilized to improve the economic stability of the neighbors that live around them. I serve as the Sr. Director of Communications and Marketing for Convergence, an organization committed to the reshaping of non-profits, congregations, and leaders engaged in theology by creating a more just world for all.

Before joining Convergence, Anna served as a pastor at St. Elmo United Methodist Church and St Marks Church, and as the Director of Creative and Marketing for Top Flight, Inc. - all in Chattanooga, TN.

How others have described me:

Has had an accomplished 25-year career demonstrating consistent success as an innovator, creative, and social entrepreneur
Is seasoned in conceiving and building alternative systems from the ground up through proven competencies in research, administration, project and program management, and design theory
Is a skilled communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results
Has receive proven outcomes through in problem-solving using creativity, relationality, asset-based community development.
Is a radical optimist who stays on top of current and emerging practices to envision and manifest what is possible in the world.

Hobbies & Interests

Just a handful of the things that bring me joy.

My husband

Coffee

My pets

Reading

Hiking

Football, Soccer, & Ice Hockey

Traveling

Brunch with friends

Live music festivals

Art museums

What Makes Me Qualified?

The last 30 years of my professional & commuity wok have offered me opportunities to learn and grow alongside some of the smartest folks I know. They have contributed to my success, and I like to think that I've, in some way, contributed to theirs.

Years as a Small Business Owner

Years In the Boardroon

Years in Church Leadership

Years as a Community Leader