Our Team

We believe every person deserves the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

Kristen Thompson

Executive Director

Kristen Thompson joined the Mentoring for Leadership team after pursuing careers in teaching, business ownership, and sales. She loves the work of helping Marietta students find and pursue their dreams as well as helping the Marietta community connect with the organization through volunteering and generous giving.

Claire Dodd

Marietta High School Program Coordinator

Claire Dodd, a former Blue Devil herself, works closely with our students as the Program Coordinator. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she earned a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. Throughout her 4 years in Athens, Claire led tours for prospective students and parents through the UGA Visitors Center. Her experience working closely with the university paired with her youthful perspective, brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding the college application process. She has a passion for encouraging, inspiring and exposing students to new opportunities and perspectives that will allow them to recognize their potential and grow in their identity.

Meghan Daniel

Events Coordinator

Meghan brings both a love of Marietta and expertise in event planning to the Mentoring for Leadership team.

Devion Hall

Assistant Program Coordinator

Devion is a graduate of Marietta High School and current college student. He works with middle and high school students on academic coaching, leadership development, and group mentoring.

Our Board of Directors

The MFL Board of Directors is composed of members from both the public and private sector. With designated representatives from Marietta City Schools, MFL is a community based mentoring program partnering with the school system to augment and complement school initiatives. Many members of our board actively serve as mentors and on committees and all support the organization financially.

Officers

Chair
» Amber Thomas-Hutson
Principal, Way Forward Inc.

Vice Chair
» Michael McClung
Kennesaw State University, Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Secretary
» Kristi Knight
Cobb EMC

Treasurer
» Kelly Lee

Past Chair
» Joy Doss
The Doss Firm

Board of Directors

» Dr. Marvin Crumbs
Principal, Marietta High School

» Marie Barnes
Community Activist and Former Georgia First Lady

» Shikera Cook
CEO, Meant 2B Entertainments

» Jane Cooley
Retired teacher, community activist

» Dr. Dayton Hibbs
Human Resources, Marietta City Schools

» Jaillene Hunter
Parent, Marietta City Schools Board of Education

» Marge Kellogg
Former Director of Mentoring for Leadership, Retired teacher

» Alan Levine
The Law Office of Alan J. Levine

» Bill Kelly
Corporate Sales Engineer, Inframark

» Al Thompson
Chick-fil-A

» Molly Metz
Senior Marketing Manager, Taylor English Duma LLP

» Dr. Marco Holland
Human Resources, Marietta City Schools

» Drew McCollum
AmerisBank

We believe ​every person deserves the opportunity to fulfill their potential.