FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Carrie Thompson is the mom of 4 amazing children and the wife of an awesome husband for almost 30 years. She loves hiking, the beach and going on outdoor adventures with her family. After fostering and adopting, she became passionate about supporting families who foster and the children in their care. She strives to bring awareness about foster care everywhere she goes.

PROVISIONS PROGRAM MANAGER

Melinda Graham has been involved with Family Room since its inception including serving as a founding board member and frequent volunteer. Melinda is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) having graduated with a Master’s of Science in Counseling from UNCG in 2015. She joined Family Solutions, a local practice, as a counselor in 2016 specializing in play therapy. Much of Melinda’s work is with children and their families, but she sees clients of all ages. Melinda enjoys time with her family and is active in her church. When not working, she can likely be found reading or watching movies.

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

Maci Feather stays home with her two littles and has been with her high school sweetheart for 9 years. Maci got her Bachelor’s in Social Work and has always had a passion about helping children in care, but especially after her family growing up adopted two children internationally. Maci enjoys spending her free time being with her family, reading and being outdoors. She absolutely loves being apart of the Family Room and watching it grow.

SUPPORT STAFF

Emma began as a college intern at Family Room in the summer of 2020 and has worn many different hats over the years since. She studied Human Services and Family Studies at East Tennessee State University and has a deep passion for working with families. She is a homeschool teacher in the mornings, a nanny in the afternoons, a runner on her lunch break and a puzzler at night.

President of the Board of Directors

Public Safety Consultant

Adult and Family Advocate

Professional Home Care Services, LLC

Treasurer

Owner/ Manager of Clifford W. Estes Company

Educator

Secretary

Retired Educator