Staff & Board | Hands & Feet of AVL

Executive Director

Galia Binder

Get in touch with Galia at handsandfeetavl@gmail.com

Meet Hands and Feet's Director, Galia Binder (they/she). Galia holds a BA in cultural anthropology from Tulane University, where they studied Afro-Latinx communities of resistance. They also hold an MFA in media production, with a focus on social practice art. They have embraced many roles throughout their journey, including organizer, teacher, producer, director, and manager. Galia is currently stewarding a regenerative homestead on Eastern Band of Cherokee land, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, with their partner Tim.

Galia is a leader passionate about creating a future for Hands and Feet of Asheville that is rooted in the Presbyterian Church (USA), while leaning into an ecumenical, interfaith approach centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging; a space that welcomes Young Adults of all backgrounds that is deeply responsive to the needs of young adults who are the emerging leaders of tomorrow.

Mentorship Manager for the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
Young Adult Service Corps

Christina Redman

Christina Redman holds a B.S. in Psychology from Montreat College and an M.A. in Christian Leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. With over 15 years of experience working with young adults, she has developed a mentorship approach rooted in space-holding, deep listening, and compassionate partnership.

Her passion for service has led her to work in disaster relief both internationally and domestically, most recently in McDowell County following Hurricane Helene. Currently, she serves as the Partnership & Events Coordinator at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC, where she organized The Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival, raising funds to rebuild homes lost in Helene.

Christina is honored to support the BMPC Service Corps as they continue providing essential resources and aid to the Swannanoa Valley. A 17-year resident of Western North Carolina, she deeply loves the mountains and the small towns that make up the region. To recharge, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her Australian Shepherd, Milo, exploring trails and streams.

Board of Directors
(2024-25)

Hands and Feet's dedicated Board of Directors through time has included clergy, non-profit leaders, professional artists, regional executives, counselors, social workers, fundraising professionals, teachers, and lay leaders from an ecumenical range of faith communities, who come together in their belief that this kind of program can make a difference in our world, and in the lives of our young adult participants. Interested in getting involved? Email Board Chair Emma Goldrick at egoldrick22@gmail.com.