Back on My Feet NYC Staff
Updated: May 11, 2012
Anne Mahlum, shoe size 8
Founder, CEO and Executive Director of NYC
Anne M. Mahlum is the Founder and CEO of Back on My Feet (BoMF), a strategic and unique nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. As Executive Director of New York, Anne will be focusing on building the chapter’s corporate and other donor partnerships as well as overseeing the chapter’s overall strategic direction. Read more here.
Chrissie Ankerberg, shoe size 8.5
Director of Communications and Corporate Relations, NYC
Chrissie joined Back on My Feet in 2011 to focus on expansion and development and moved into the role of Director of Communications and Corporate Relations for New York City in 2012. She comes with over six years of for-profit experience doing financial public relations in NYC as well as non-profit experience working for a local soup kitchen doing fundraising.
“Several years ago when things in my life were not lining up, I made a decision that I was not going to run away from anything. Rather, I wanted to find something that was worth running towards. I am glad I waited, because Back on My Feet’s mission is worth running for.”
Chrissie graduated from the University of Richmond in 2005 with a degree in Rhetoric and Communication Studies as well as a minor in Business Administration.
Tim Mann, shoe size 10.5
Member Services Manager, NYC
Tim Mann is the Back on My Feet NYC Chapter Member Services Manager. In this role, he will be assisting Residential Members with finding opportunities for housing, education and job training. Prior to BoMF, Tim was a Senior Discharge Planner on Riker's Island with The Fortune Society. Tim is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with BoMF and continue the work he was doing in the jail outside in the community.
"I began running during my time in the Marine Corps and have seen first hand the physical and mental transformation that comes with it. I've been following BoMF for the last few years and feel very lucky to be part of such an amazing organization."
Tim graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Brooklyn College.
Mishka Vertin, Shoe Size 9
Program Director, NYC
Mishka Vertin joined Back on My Feet as Program Director of the NYC chapter in March of 2012. Having spent the previous four years working with men and women involved in the criminal justice system, Mishka brought together at Back on My Feet her passions for social work and running.
While Mishka has formed a strong community within her local running group, North Brooklyn Runners, her most powerful running experiences came while completing the New York City marathon with men overcoming addiction.
"There is no better race than the one you run with someone else's goals in mind."
She hopes to share her love of running as both a source of personal achievement and a gateway to community-building with the members of Back on My Feet NYC.
Mishka received her undergraduate degree in Peace & Justice Studies and Journalism from the University of St. Thomas and her Masters in Social Work from Columbia University.
