The Dollywood Foundation Team Photo, 2024

Meet Our Team

The dedicated team behind Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is committed to providing children with free, high-quality, age-appropriate books each month.

LEADERSHIP

Jeff Conyers, The Dollywood Foundation

Jeff Conyers

President

Jeff joined the Foundation in 2011 and leads the efforts to fulfill its global mission. Jeff is a member of the Board of Directors and is responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s planning, strategy, finance and team.

Sam Wolfe, The Dollywood Foundation

Samuel Roberts Wolfe

Director of Operations

Sam joined the team in 2014 and leads the Foundation’s global operations, including the Imagination Library’s book ordering system, book selection and fulfillment.

Nora Briggs, The Dollywood Foundation

Norrine “Nora” Briggs

Executive Director, North America

Nora joined the team in 2019 and leads the Foundation’s North American strategy and the Imagination Library teams in the USA and Canada.

Tracy Long, The Dollywood Foundation

Tracy Long

Director of Marketing & Development

Tracy joined the team in 2020 and leads the Foundation’s global marketing strategy and development efforts.

Ethan Taylor, The Dollywood Foundation

Ethan Taylor

Director of Finance

Ethan joined the team in 2021 and oversees the Foundation’s global finance and accounting procedures.

OPERATIONS

Kathy Brown, The Dollywood Foundation

Kathy Brown

Operations Support Manager

Kathy joined the team in 2016 and supports the Foundation’s Operations department, including all requests from the general public as well as Local Program Partners.

Chelsea Laubach, The Dollywood Foundation

Chelsea Laubach

Account Support Manager

Chelsea joined the team in 2017 and is responsible for the Imagination Library’s Local Program Partners support, alongside our Regional Directors.

Danielle Velez, The Dollywood Foundation

Danielle Velez

Senior Customer Support Manager

Danielle joined the team in 2023 and leads the global Customer Support Team in supporting the Imagination Library Local Program Partners, Regional Directors and parents.

Brooke Davis, The Dollywood Foundation

Brooke Davis

Training Support Manager

Brooke joined the team in 2023 and supports the Imagination Library’s onboarding and training of new Local Program Partners globally.

Cris Cudos, The Dollywood Foundation

Cris Cudos

Senior Programmer

Cris joined the team in 2023 and leads the Foundation’s programming work and operates as our system administrator.

Curtis Kraehmer, The Dollywood Foundation

Curtis Kraehmer

Programmer

Curtis joined the team in 2023 and supports the Foundation’s systems and website as a back-end developer.

Rick Dreidemie, The Dollywood Foundation

Rick Dreidemie

Programmer

Rick joined the team in 2023 and supports the Foundation’s systems and website as a back-end developer.

MARKETING

Justin Young, The Dollywood Foundation

Justin Young

Marketing Manager

Justin joined the team in 2023 and manages the Foundation’s global marketing initiatives, including internal communications and email strategy.

Sarah Chapman, The Dollywood Foundation

Sarah Chapman

Senior Designer

Sarah joined the team in 2023 and manages the Foundation’s global design projects.

Brandon Collins, The Dollywood Foundation

Brandon Collins

Marketing Manager

Brandon joined the team in 2023 and manages the Foundation’s global marketing support for Local Program Partners.

Michael Martin, The Dollywood Foundation

Michael Martin

Digital Marketing Manager

Michael joined the team in 2023 and manages the Foundation’s global digital marketing initiatives.

FINANCE

Sherry Guyot, The Dollywood Foundation

Sherry Guyot

Finance Supervisor

Sherry joined the team in 2004 and oversees the USA monthly invoicing for select states, USA accounts receivable, and assists Local Program Partners with financial related requests.

Howard Clinton, The Dollywood Foundation

Howard Clinton

Finance Coordinator

Howard joined the team in 2022 and oversees monthly invoicing for Canada, accounts receivable in Canada, monthly USA invoicing for select states, and assists Local Program Partners with financial related requests.

Misty Leatherwood, The Dollywood Foundation

Misty Leatherwood

Finance Manager

Misty joined the team in 2023 and oversees the monthly invoicing for the UK, accounts receivable in the UK, monthly USA invoicing for select states, and assists Local Program Partners with financial related requests.

USA Regional & State Team

Pam Hunsaker, The Dollywood Foundation

Pam Hunsaker

Senior Advisor

Pam joined the team in 2001 and after years of successfully leading and growing the U.S. Imagination Library programs, now serves as a senior advisor toThe Foundation team.

Rachel King, The Dollywood Foundation

Rachel King

Senior Regional Director

Rachel joined the team in 2023 and oversees the USA Regional Directors as well as growth and support of the Imagination Library in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Mell Withers McCauley, The Dollywood Foundation

Nell Withers McCauley

Program Director

Nell joined the Foundation in 2021 and oversees strategic partnerships focused on expansion of the Imagination Library in North America.

Michelle Anthony, The Dollywood Foundation

Michelle Anthony

Regional Director

Michelle joined the team in 2023 and oversees the USA growth and support of the Imagination Library in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.

Lauren Wirt, The Dollywood Foundation

Lauren Wirt

Regional Director

Lauren joined the team in 2023 and oversees the USA growth and support of the Imagination Library in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

Kahla Williams, The Dollywood Foundation

Kahla Williams

Regional Director

Kahla joined the team in 2023 and oversees the USA growth and support of the Imagination Library in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

JC Morgan, The Dollywood Foundation

JC Morgan

State Director

JC joined the team in 2023 and oversees the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide program in Kentucky.

LibbySuttles, The Dollywood Foundation

Libby Suttles

Community Engagement Director

Libby joined the team in 2023 and oversees support for Imagination Library program partners, volunteers, staff, and supporters statewide in Kentucky.

Melinda Brown, The Dollywood Foundation

Melinda Brown

State Director

Melinda joined the team in 2023 and oversees the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide program in Indiana.

Katie Mullins, The Dollywood Foundation

Katie Mullins

Community Engagement Coordinator

Katie joined the team in 2023 and oversees support for Imagination Library program partners, volunteers, staff, and supporters statewide in Indiana.

Kaelyn Christian, The Dollywood Foundation

Kaelyn Christian

State Director

Kaelyn joined the team in 2024 and oversees the Imagination Library statewide program in Alabama.

Laurie McNichols, The Dollywood Foundation

Laurie McNichols

State Director

Laurie joined the team in 2024 and oversees the Imagination Library statewide program in Oregon.

Kaylee Chrystal, The Dollywood Foundation

Kaylee Chrystal

Community Engagement Coordinator

Kaylee joined the team in 2024 and oversees support for Imagination Library program partners, volunteers, staff, and supporters statewide in Oregon.

Molly Marker, The Dollywood Foundation

Molly Marker

State Director

Molly joined the team in 2024 and oversees the Imagination Library statewide program in Louisiana.

Dakota Henry, The Dollywood Foundation

Dakota Henry

Community Engagement Coordinator

Dakota joined the team in 2024 and oversees support for Imagination Library program partners, volunteers, staff, and supporters statewide in Louisiana.

Andi Drileck, The Dollywood Foundation

Andi Drileck

State Director

Andi joined the team in 2024 and oversees the Imagination Library statewide program in Illinois.

Audra Cottrell, The Dollywood Foundation

Audra Cottrell

Community Engagement Coordinator

Audra joined the team in 2024 and oversees support for Imagination Library program partners, volunteers, staff, and supporters statewide in Illinois.

UK Regional Team

Helen Hastle, The Dollywood Foundation UK

Helen Hastle

Regional Director

Helen joined the Foundation in 2017 and oversees the growth and support of the Imagination Library in Central & Southern England and Wales.

Meg Fletcher, The Dollywood Foundation UK

Meg Fletcher

Regional Director

Meg joined the Foundation in 2021 and oversees the growth and support of the Imagination Library in Northern Ireland and Northern England.

Canada Regional Team

Jeanne Smitiuch, The Dollywood Foundation CA

Jeanne Smitiuch

Senior Regional Director 

Jeanne joined the Foundation in 2015 and oversees the Canadian growth and support of the Imagination Library in Canada.

Carolyn Clarke, The Dollywood Foundation

Carolyn Clarke

Program Manager

Carolyn joined the Foundation in 2021 and oversees the Canadian growth and support of the Imagination Library in Newfoundland Labrador; Central and East Regions.

Renee Sherstobetoff, The Dollywood Foundation CA

Renee Sherstobetoff

Program Manager

Renee joined the Foundation in 2021 and oversees the Canadian growth and support of the Imagination Library in Newfoundland Labrador; West and Labrador Regions.