MEET OUR TEAM

MEET VOLthon

We are always prepared to make a difference and do what is right for our community and East Tennessee Children's Hospital. We encourage you to learn a bit about some of the people that truly live up to the Volunteer creed at the University of Tennessee and are working to better children's health.

We pride ourselves on making sure our staff feels like a great, big family. While directors for VOLthon 2024 are already chosen, we invite you to register as a Miracle Maker or Staff Member. Our family is always prepared to welcome new members, feel free to register below!

Finance

Leanne Hembree

Director of Data Management

lhembre@vols.utk.edu

Lia Whitesel

Director of Fundraising

lwhitese@vols.utk.edu

Connor Fox

Director of Purchasing

cfox37@vols.utk.edu

Robbie Rettig

Director of Partnerships

rrettig@vols.utk.edu

Creative Marketing

Allison Beard

Co-Director of Merchandise

fjd967@vols.utk.edu

Annie Hankamer

Co-Director of Merchchandise

ahankame@vols.utk.edu

Erin Mckee

Director of Photography and Videography

emckee7@vols.utk.edu

Ria Naidoo

Director of Digital Marketing

nnaidoo@vols.utk.edu

Owen Ponting

Director of Creative Media

Oponting@vols.utk.edu

Community Outreach

Executive Board

Grace Woodside

VOLthon President

volthon.president@gmail.com

Isabelle Ponder

Vice President of Marketing

volthon.creative@gmail.com

Sean Laughlin

Vice President of Finance

volthon.finance@gmail.com

Avery Peffer

Vice President of Operations

volthon.operations@gmail.com

Siena Tomasulo

Vice President of Community Outreach

volthon.communityoutreach@gmail.com

Megan Balda

Vice President of Participant Relations

volthon.participantrelations@gmail.com

Participant Relations

Annika Rutt

Director of VOL Year One

arutt@vols.utk.edu

Jessica Cecchi

Director of Recruitment

jcecchi@vols.utk.edu

Erik Thurza

Director of Staff Relations

ethurza@vols.utk.edu

Ainsley McCurry

Director of Miracle Maker Relations

amccurr4@vols.utk.edu

Operations

Emma Capella

Director of Family Relations

ecappell@vols.utk.edu

Allison Tannahill

Director of Hospitality

atannahi@vols.utk.edu

Emily Mickalonis

Director of Mini Marathons

emickalo@vols.utk.edu

Ali Hoffman

Director of Alumni Relations

ahoffm23@vols.utk.edu

Hannah Combs

Director of Special Events

Hcombs1@vols.utk.edu

Marissa Odell

Director of Facilities

modell7@vols.utk.edu

Ava DePersio

Director of Entertainment

adepersi@vols.utk.edu

Haley Hamilton

Co-Director of Morale

hhamil13@vols.utk.edu

Don Darcangelo

Co-Director of Morale

Ddarcang@vols.utk.edu

You are more than welcome to contact us about any questions you may have regarding our Dance Marathon, Fundraising, or if you just want to help make a difference!