Meet the people
who pour their hearts into Rally’s mission.

Dean Crowe
Founder & CEO

Reid Crowe
Co-founder, CFO & COO

Emily Kallos
Senior Director of Development

Adam Cohen
Director of Events and Operations

Elaine Kay
Director of Rally Tennessee

Cindi Bonner
Director of Rally Gulf Coast

Photo of staff member Emma Strong

Jennifer Kellett
Major Gifts Director

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Emma Strong
Senior Manager of Rally Families and Advocacy

Staff member Catherine Long

Taylor Allen
Development Manager

Tami Arrowood
Family Liaison

Staff member Catherine Long
Haley Brown
Program and Rally Kid Coordinator
Staff member Catherine Long
Cali Ruth Bruhel, CCLS
Rally Kid and Special Projects Coordinator
Karla Castellanos
Digital Marketing Lead

Marla Jendzurski
Executive Operations Administrator

Leigh Anna Lang
Grant Manager

Christen McCommon
Events and Brand Manager
Staff member Catherine Long

Chelsea Mullinax
Rally Kid and Development Coordinator

Staff member Catherine Long

Mackenzie Ossanna
Development Manager

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Courtney Owen

PR and Social Media Coordinator

Courtney serves as the PR and Social Media Coordinator for Rally Foundation, based in the Atlanta office. In this role, she focuses on managing public relations and social media efforts to advance Rally’s mission. Courtney’s journey with Rally began as a Social Media and Auction Intern during her senior year at Georgia College & State University. She graduated in May of 2024 with a degree in Mass Communication and joined the team full time shortly after.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family and attending concerts. Her passion for making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer drives her dedication to Rally Foundation.

Courtney Owen
PR and Social Media Coordinator
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Amy Samsury

Development Specialist

Amy serves as the Development Specialist. In this role she provides support to the leadership team. She also serves as our event volunteer coordinator. Amy is intimately familiar with the challenges of pediatric cancer as she is mom to leukemia survivor and Rally Kid, Danielle. She is a passionate advocate for Rally families and parents whose children are fighting cancer. Amy earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and is a proud member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of ’95 (Whoop!). Before Rally, Amy was a high school teacher and homeschooled all three of her children. Amy enjoys watching college sports and reading in her spare time. She and her husband, Chris, and their yorkie live in the Woodstock area and enjoy traveling to see sons Bryan and his wife, Brenna, Brandon and his wife, Kenzie, and daughter Danielle, who all currently live out-of-state.

Amy Samsury
Rally Development Specialist

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Jessica Siderio

Development Manager for Rally Gulf Coast

Jessica serves as the Development Manager for Rally Gulf Coast, bringing a wealth of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising to the team. With a passion for making a difference, Jessica began her journey in the nonprofit sector over a decade ago, dedicating her career to creating meaningful impact and supporting worthy causes.

Throughout her career, Jessica has successfully managed and executed fundraising campaigns, cultivated donor relationships and spearheaded community engagement initiatives. Her strategic approach and dedication to mission-driven work have contributed significantly to the success and growth of the organizations of which she has been a part.

At Rally Gulf Coast, Jessica is committed to advancing the organization’s mission of funding research to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. Her expertise and enthusiasm for connecting with the community ensure that the foundation continues to thrive and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Jessica Siderio
Development Manager for Rally Gulf Coast
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Caroline Schiltz

Rally Kid and Development Coordinator

Caroline serves as the Rally Kid and Development Coordinator in Atlanta. In this role, she forms deep connections with Rally Kids and their families — visiting them in the hospital several times a week and planning joyful, meaningful events that bring moments of light throughout the year. She also supports fundraising initiatives and helps build corporate relationships to further Rally’s mission. Caroline previously worked at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and is passionate about creating joy and support for kids battling cancer. She loves her family, her dogs, country music, traveling and cheering on the Auburn Tigers.

Caroline Schiltz
Rally Kid and Development Coordinator
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Megan French

Development Manager

Megan serves as the Development Manager for Rally Tennessee, bringing over 15 years of hospitality and nonprofit development experience to the team.

Throughout her career, Megan has successfully managed and executed large-scale events and fundraising campaigns, cultivated corporate and donor relationships, streamlined processes and spread awareness for community initiatives. Her strategic and detail-oriented approach and dedication to mission-driven work have contributed significantly to the success and growth of the organizations of which she has been a part of including Bellagio, Venetian / Palazzo, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Newly relocated to Nashville, Megan is excited to explore the city and is committed to advancing Rally’s mission of funding research to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancer throughout Tennessee and beyond. She loves watching movies, traveling with friends, live music and any and all stationery. Megan is counting down the days for In N Out to officially open in Tennessee and you will never see her turn down a Dutch Bros coffee!

Megan French
Development Manager

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