Contact Our External Relations Team
Caroline Hart
Caroline is a member of the Crossnore Communities for Children Executive Team. In her role as Deputy Director and Chief External Relations Officer, she is responsible for regional strategies, business growth, communications, and fund development for the organization. Caroline joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2014.
Tanya Blackford
Tanya Blackford serves as the Executive Director of the Western Region. In this role, she is responsible for building relationships, business development, and increasing partnership opportunities within the Western Region. Tanya joined the Communities for Children family in 2018.
Meribeth Robinson
Meribeth serves as the Executive Director of the Triad Region. In this role, she is responsible for building relationships, business development and increasing partnership opportunities within the Triad Region. Meribeth joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2015.
Holly Solomon Kessler
Holly serves as the Director of Communications for Crossnore Communities for Children. She is responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing and communication strategies for the organization. Holly joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2013.
Michelle Scott
Michelle serves as the Director of Annual Giving for Crossnore. She is responsible for coordinating all annual fundraising efforts and strengthening long-term relationships with friends of Crossnore Communities for Children. Michelle joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2021.
Joy Truluck
Joy serves as the Director of Major & Planned Giving for Crossnore. She is responsible for major gift fundraising and estate plan gifts. Joy joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2021.
Brandon Cathey
Brandon serves as the Annual Giving Officer for Crossnore. He is responsible for annual gift fundraising, leading the Hope Society, as well as the Circle of Friends. Brandon joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2016.
Lisa Fort
Lisa serves as the Major & Planned Giving Officer for Crossnore and works out of the Hendersonville office. She is responsible for major gift fundraising and estate plan gifts. Lisa joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2021.
Mariea Tountasakis
Mariea serves as the Grant Development Officer for Crossnore. She is responsible for the grant research, writing, and due diligence functions of the Advancement team. Mariea joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2017.
Kimberly King
Kim serves as the Fostering Communities Officer on the Winston-Salem campus. She is responsible for coordinating all volunteer efforts, implementing Advancement special events, managing in-kind donations, and strengthening long-term relationships with friends of Crossnore Communities for Children. Kim joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 1983.
Elizabeth O'Hagan
Elizabeth serves as the Fostering Communities Officer on the Avery campus. She is responsible for coordinating all volunteer efforts, implementing Advancement special events, managing in-kind donations, and strengthening long-term relationships with friends of Crossnore Communities for Children. Elizabeth joined the Crossnore Communities for Children in 2019.Â
Angela Bollo
Angela serves as the Fostering Communities Officer in the Hendersonville office. She is responsible for community and church engagement to support the children and families we serve. Angela joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2019.
Larry Haythorn
Larry serves as the Donor Relations Coordinator for Crossnore Communities for Children. He is responsible for our donor database, gift processing, data integrity, and donor correspondence. Larry joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2016.
Patrice Williams
Patrice serves as the Communications Coordinator for Crossnore Communities for Children. She is responsible for supporting the communication, marketing, and public relations efforts of the organization through our social media, website, and blog. Patrice joined the Crossnore Communities for Children family in 2018.