Team Up Mentoring’s mission is to foster generational change for families affected by trauma.

In 2006, Anna Blount graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in Biological Science and plans to attend veterinary school. But through volunteer work with a church ministry in Monroe, Georgia, she discovered a different calling: working with children who had experienced adversity and needed someone in their corner.

Anna recognized early on that helping children overcome significant challenges would require more than the efforts of one caring adult. It would take a team of people committed to showing up, building relationships, and walking alongside children and families for the long haul. That belief became the foundation of Team Up Mentoring.

Twenty years later, Anna continues to lead Team Up with the same conviction that inspired its founding: relationships have the power to change lives. Under her leadership, Team Up has grown from a grassroots effort into a nonprofit organization serving thousands of children, families, and community members through trauma-informed youth programming, education, and support.

In 2022, Anna was recognized as one of L'Oréal Paris's Women of Worth, a national honor celebrating women making extraordinary contributions to their communities. The recognition expanded her opportunities to connect, learn, and advocate for children and families affected by trauma.

As Founder and Executive Director, Anna guides Team Up's strategic vision, organizational growth, and long-term sustainability. She is passionate about building a community where children who have experienced trauma are surrounded by the relationships, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.

Whether she's working alongside community partners, developing new approaches to serving families, or spending time with the children who inspired it all, Anna remains grounded in the belief that started Team Up: No child should have to face life's hardest challenges alone.

Katie is a Birmingham, Alabama native, and graduate of the university of Montevallo. Having grown up with an Egyptian Muslim father, and a “deep south” American Christian mama, Katie always felt a little different than her peers, which led her to become actively involved in Youth Advocacy in her early teens. Whether it was volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, her high school’s multicultural awareness club, or Birmingham AIDS Outreach’s Youth advisory council, Katie has long enjoyed volunteerism and service. 

After marrying her college sweetheart, Katie became actively involved in her local church in Hospitality and Greeting. From there, she began serving in children’s ministry, which is where her love for working with kids truly bloomed. Spending 11 years in retail management, Katie finally transitioned into education, where she spent the next seven years working in academia with children from kindergarten through sixth grade. During those years, Katie and her husband relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to help plant a church. A few years later, the family moved to Walton County where they have been ever since. Kaite, her husband, and three sons reside in Social Circle, and have called it home since July of 2019. They love the area, the laid back country living, and the close knit communities in Walton County. 

After week 2 of summer camp at Team Up Katie knew she was where she wanted to be, and can not be more excited about what the future holds! When not at Team Up Mentoring, you can find Katie supporting her husband and sons on the football field or in the bandstand, drinking coffee, or reading a novel.

Sophie is a University of Georgia graduate with a  Masters in Social Work. She is also  licensed through the state of Georgia as a Licensed Master of Social Work. She recieved her undergraduate degrees at Georgia College and State University with a Bachelors in Psychology and French Studies.  She has worked with children throughout her life in various roles, serving in the church nursery and children's ministry, working in after-school programs and being a summer camp facilitator. She has always felt very passionate about working with children and families and knew that a future in social work would help her build up her skills and knowledge to advocate for their needs. 

Sophie started at Team Up as a Social Work Intern in August 2024 and instantly fell in love with the organization. She stayed for the summer as a Summer Facilitator and then was offered the role as Program Specialist in August 2025. Throughout her last two years, she has made so many wonderful new friends and grown to be a part of the community here at Team Up! Sophie is now our Elementary Director and she is so excited to grow with the community and keep working with the students and families here at Team Up. 

When she is not working, Sophie enjoys spending time with her loved ones, reading new books, and taking nature walks. 

Jasmine is a Georgia native and a University of Georgia graduate with a Master of Public Health. She recieved her undergraduate degrees at Georgia College and State University with a  Bachelor in Public Health and a Bachelor of  French Studies. Her interest in community outreach and adolescent health is fueled by her interest in advocacy and the improvement of communities’ quality of life.

 Jasmine got her start at Team Up as an elementary program facilitator in 2026 where she found joy in working with the amazing children and  stayed on as an elementary Summer Facilitator. She has since joined Team Up full time, fully driven towards uplifting communities.

Outside of work, Jasmine is an avid plant mom, a musician, and a matcha lover. She is a 

 lover of all things crafty and enjoys reading dystopian novels. While she has endless hobbies, Jasmine enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, and is welcoming to everyone she meets. 

Madelyn (Maddie) Jones joined Team Up Mentoring in Fall 2026. She is currently serving as our Program Specialist. Maddie graduated from Georgia College & State University in May 2026 with a B.S. in Sociology. 

She has always had a passion for helping families and children in need. Before joining Team Up, she interned at Bethany Christian Services and the Ronald McDonald House Charities. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, embroidery, and film analysis.

Born in sunny California in 2018, Selina moved cross-country as a young pup to metro Atlanta. Last year, Selina relocated to Orlando, Florida to further her education at Canine Companions for Independence. 

A proud 2021 graduate of Canine Companions, Selina has mastered more than 40 commands and is certified for public access. In other words, she is a VERY good girl! Selina works at Team Up to help children practice new skills, comfort clients in distress, and provide encouragement to all. 

Outside of work, you can find Selina playing fetch, enjoying a belly rub, or snuggling with her handler, Anna Blount.