Our Development Team
Jennifer C. Lamb
Director of Development
jclamb@etch.com
865-541-8668
Jennifer is the Director of Development and develops strategic initiatives to support all philanthropic fundraising efforts and implementation for East TN Children’s Hospital. She brings more than 15 years of experience, having worked most of her career in higher education.
She graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in sociology and received her M.S. Ed. with a concentration in psychological services from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jennifer is a native East Tennessean, a former patient at ETCH, and a mother to two adult children. In her spare time, she loves playing with her German shorthaired pointer, cooking, and decorating.
Teresa Booth
Community Development Specialist
tbooth@etch.com
865-541-8385
Teresa’s role as Community Development Specialist is coordinating major events for Children’s Hospital, our Children’s Hospital Golf Classic, and Fantasy of Trees. Teresa has 21 years’ experience coordinating the largest Christmas event in Knoxville, Fantasy of Trees. She is responsible for recruiting community members, schools, and youth groups to donate and decorate more than 300 Christmas decorations/trees to sell at the event, manage the online volunteer recruitment program, signage, and other misc. parts to the event.
Teresa was born and raised in Knoxville and all three of her children have been to Children’s Hospital at some point in their childhood. Her youngest was in the NICU for more than 6 weeks. Children’s Hospital has a special place in her heart.
Amber Green
Major Gifts Officer
agreen@etch.com
865-541-8466
As a Major Gifts Officer, Amber connects people to the hospital’s mission and helps cultivate meaningful relationships that inspire philanthropic support. She brings nine years of experience in sales and fundraising. Amber works alongside the Director of Development to advance strategic fundraising initiatives that meet the hospital’s most pressing needs.
A Knoxville native and proud University of Tennessee, Knoxville alumna, Amber comes from a long line of Volunteers. She began her career in development at Tennessee Tech University before returning home to East Tennessee. Her connection to Children’s Hospital is deeply personal – her son spent time in the NICU, where she experienced the exceptional care that now fuels her passion for supporting other families through her work. Outside the office, Amber loves hiking, relaxing at the lake, or playing on the playground with her son, Henry.
Callie Corum Hodge
Major Gifts Officer
CCHodge@etch.com
865-541-8741
As a Major Gifts Officer, Callie builds lasting relationships with donors who share a passion for improving children’s health. With a background in philanthropy and relationship management, she partners with generous individuals, families, and corporations to advance pediatric healthcare and ensure that every patient and family receives the best possible care while at ETCH. Callie works alongside the Director of Development to strengthen strategic fundraising initiatives and meet the hospital’s evolving needs.
Callie earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Carson-Newman University and a master’s degree in Ethics as a Knoxville Fellow. As a former pediatric heart patient herself, Callie is passionate about children’s healthcare and her position at ETCH. Outside the hospital, Callie enjoys spending time with family and friends, discovering Knoxville’s new restaurants, and occasional retail therapy.
Angie Howell
Cause Marketing and Event Manager
achowell@etch.com
865-541-8437
Angie is our Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Cause Marketing Program Director leading our strategy, engagement and fundraising with national and local partners in our 18- county service area. She also oversees our Miracle Family program working with patient families as they share their journey with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital throughout our communities.
Angie brings more than 20 years of experience working with businesses and nonprofits in our community through sales, marketing, and fundraising. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a Knoxville native. Angie enjoys spending time with her two young boys, family, and friends.
Lesley Irminger
Annual Giving Officer
LCIrminger@etch.com
865-541-8178
Lesley serves as our Annual Giving Officer, overseeing corporate and community giving, employee campaigns, and a portfolio of annual donors while cultivating new philanthropic relationships. She brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and higher education management and is passionate about advancing children’s health and wellbeing through her work.
Before joining East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Lesley was the Manager of Constituent Engagement at Persevere. She also spent more than 15 years at George Mason University, where she specialized in development and event management. Lesley holds an MA in Arts Management from George Mason University, where she continues to serve as an adjunct professor, and consults in the arts through the Bright Solutions. She earned her BA in Theatre with a concentration in Stage Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has worked professionally with numerous regional theatres including Clarence Brown Theatre, Heritage Theatre Festival, Theatre of the First Amendment, Lyric Opera of Virginia, Oak Ridge Playhouse, PSTCC and Actors Co-op.
Originally from Oak Ridge, TN, Lesley is thrilled to be serving the East Tennessee region once again. Outside of ETCH, she enjoys spending time with her young daughter and rediscovering the area she calls home.
Datha Quarrels
Gift Records Specialist
dmquarrels@etch.com
865-541-8162
In my role of Development Operations Coordinator, I am responsible for operations of our donor software system. I work alongside the Development team to grow our department and utilize our systems. I have a degree in business administration from New England College of Business and Finance. I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and our fur babies, spending time in the sun and family game nights. I have always been passionate about advocating for and helping children. I am thankful to be a part of a wonderful, dedicated team who share the same values of giving and compassion.
Haley Reeves
Cause Marketing & Event Coordinator
ReevesH@etch.com
876-541-8567
Haley’s role as Cause Marketing & Events Coordinator is to identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals national partners as well as new local business partners. She also assists in planning and implementing special events, such as Fantasy of Trees and Golf Classic, working closely with volunteer leadership teams.
A Knoxville native and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Haley is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her dog. She has a long history with Children’s Hospital, volunteering as a teenager, fundraising through VOLthon at UT, and visiting her grandmother for lunch at the hospital cafeteria during her 19 years working for ETCH.
Haley is thrilled to be able to continue to support East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and share her passion with the Knoxville community each day.
Kolby Rogers
Major Gifts Officer
KNRogers@etch.com
865-541-8689
Kolby is our Major Gifts Officer and has 3 years of experience within the event planning industry. She is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive, strategic, integrated effort to build the base of the individual donors and increase the level of support. She strives to cultivate donors to become or maintain status as a major gift donor. She works alongside the Director of Development to grow the strategic fundraising plans to meet the hospitals needs.
Knoxville is Kolby’s hometown and where she graduated from The University of Tennessee. She loves spending time with her family, friends, and her fur baby Hank Williams. She has always been passionate about volunteering and serving the greater Knoxville community. She is thankful her love of events and desire to serve children has given her a career to do both.
Zaineb Saied
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Cause Marketing Specialist
zfsaied@etch.com
865-541-8608
As the Children’s Miracle Network and Cause Marketing Specialist, Zaineb works with the Cause Marketing and Events team to engage, steward, and activate national corporate partners at the local level in the East Tennessee market as well as host local events for Children’s Hospital. Zaineb advises local Children’s Miracle Network programs like VOLthon, Dance Marathon at the University of Tennessee, the largest Dance Marathon program in the state of Tennessee. She also oversees the Miracle Ambassador program where she works to recruit, onboard, and engage patient families who want to volunteer their time to share their story and journey at Children’s Hospital with the community.
Born and raised in Florida (with a Tennessee Vol for a dad), she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Nonprofit Management. It was at UCF where she concluded her Miracle Network Dance Marathon collegiate career acting as the Executive Director of Knight-Thon in her final year. Since moving here, Zaineb has cheered on the Vols, frequented local coffee shops, and enjoys spending time downtown with friends. She loves getting to put her skills and passion for changing kids’ health to use in this role.
Pat Scott
Annual Giving Officer
pmscott@etch.com
865-541-8244
Pat’s role as the Annual Giving Officer entails securing all sponsorships for Children’s Hospital’s major events throughout the year, developing and curating strategic direct mail pieces and managing a portfolio of annual givers. She Graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a BFA in Graphic Design. Before joining Children’s Hospital in 2011, she directed the events at Baptist Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital and Mercy Healthcare. She lives in Knoxville with her husband Bobby and actively enjoys spending time with her two children and their families, which includes five grandchildren.
