Our Team
GiveNKind Team
Emily Petway
Executive director and founder
Emily is the founder and executive director of GiveNKind. She is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s operations and leadership. Emily has a background in education, including 15 years of public school teaching and 7 years working in education programs management. Emily also launched the Atlanta chapter of Becca’s Closet in 2009, before moving to Chicago. Emily founded GiveNKind in 2012. She holds a masters degree in Music Education from the University of Michigan.
Carla Maranto-Arnold
Director of Development and Communications
Carla worked in higher education for over 15 years before transitioning to the social service nonprofit sector. She has experience directing Department of State grants and Federal Trio Programs, administering programs for at-risk kids, and managing international education programs. She is responsible for grants and outreach, and GiveNKind Direct. Carla holds a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Delaware.
Anne Bailey
Program manager
Anne manages GiveNKind’s resource redistribution program, working closely with our amazing volunteers and our nonprofit partners. She brings over a decade of experience in program development, coordination, and evaluation from her previous work in food banking, higher education, community schools, and community health. Anne holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management.
Carrie Leeds
operations manager
GiveNKind Center Team
GiveNKind is not possible without our staff and many volunteers, including our Board of Directors. Thank you!
