Anna Laura Edwards
Anna Laura has been with Hope Scarves since 2018, and currently serves as the Executive Director. She oversees all aspects of the organization including staffing, programming, fundraising, and donor management. She loves gardening, needlepointing, and spending time with family and friends!
Ainsley Jones
Ainsley, who joined Hope Scarves in 2025, brings experience in strategic planning and storytelling, which is exactly what drew him to Hope Scarves and its incredible mission. As much as he would love to be lost in a good book, out exploring trails, or jetting off somewhere new with his wife, the truth is you’ll most likely spot him on the sidelines of a soccer field, cheering on his sons with the biggest grin on his face.
Robin Kieper
Robin joined our team in 2020. Robin oversees our scarf collection, helps to fulfill personal scarf requests and manages a variety of projects that keep our organization running smoothly and efficiently. She enjoys reading, floral design, gardening, renovation projects and spending time with her grandchildren.
Marcella Kragel
Marcella joined our team in 2024. She has helped produce Colors of Courage and Outliving Cancer since 2017, but now oversees all of our events, marketing materials, social media, and website. Marcella loves art, interior design and traveling with her husband and 3 kids.
Nanette Merkley Vale
Nanette joined our team in 2018 and manages all of our accounting and finance needs. Nanette has 2 daughters and 2 sons and enjoys her busy life spending time with her family. When she finds extra time she volunteers for many different groups at her church.
Lauren Morgan
Lauren joined our team in 2020 as our college intern and now manages our social media outlets, graphic design projects and more! Outside of all things design, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and ‘fur babies,’ going on long walks, and trying new local restaurants!
Katie Windham
Katie has been a member of the Hope Scarves Team since 2014. Katie currently manages our story collection, fulfills gift and personal requests, and oversees our volunteer program. Katie has three kids and loves being outdoors and playing pickleball.
Lara MacGregor
The idea of Hope Scarves started as a way for Lara to live life over cancer. Lara passed away on January 18, 2022 at the age of 45. Lara left behind two amazing sons and a loving husband. She always joked that Hope Scarves was her third child. She loved to run, sail, and travel. As the Founder of Hope Scarves, Lara focused her energy on sharing the Hope Scarves story, building partnerships, and fundraising. Lara’s legacy now lives on through Hope Scarves!