Board Chair
Garth McGee
Market Development Lead
Garth anchors Hope Sprouts with a strategic, systems‑minded approach shaped by his engineering background and his work developing new opportunities and partnerships. He has spent more than a decade in Raleigh connecting leaders and helping organizations grow with clarity and purpose. His ability to align people, surface insights, and support disciplined decision‑making ensures our founders have the structure and community support they need to grow.
Vice Chair
Molly Lukes, CPC, PHR
Fractional HR Executive
Molly plays a key role in helping guide Hope Sprouts as it grows. She understands how healthy organizations function and how leadership decisions shape long‑term stability. Her experience in team development and organizational structure helps us think clearly about how we build, how we support founders, and how we grow responsibly. She is a trusted voice in shaping the direction of this work.
Treasurer
Maureen McCarthy
Commissary Officer
Maureen strengthens Hope Sprouts through clear vision into the operational and financial realities behind our decisions. She has a rare ability to spot risks early and keep our conversations anchored in responsible growth. Hope Sprouts benefits from her years of experience leading large, complex operations with grounded judgment and disciplined focus.
Development Chair
Marissa Giamportone
Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠
Marissa advances Hope Sprouts through a clear understanding of how relationships drive growth. She brings a client‑centered discipline shaped by her years as a financial advisor, where trust and communication are the core of the work. Marissa elevates Hope Sprouts with her ability to build connections, expand our reach, and communicate our mission with clarity and purpose.
Member at Large
Crash Gregg
Realtor, Community Leader
Hope Sprouts draws real strength from Crash and his decades of experience and service to Raleigh. His work has always centered on building things that matter and strengthening the fabric of the city. Crash deepens the roots of Hope Sprouts through the relationships, credibility, and trust he has built across Raleigh and the Triangle. His ability to open doors and connect people adds momentum to our mission.