Our History

"You will touch a lot of people. You will probably never know what doors you open, what opportunities you are giving a lot of young girls..."
Pat Summitt
Our Team Today
Lise Bender
As Executive Director, Lise loves seeing Strong, Smart and Bold girls grow and spreading the word to our community about how Girls Inc. inspires girls daily.
Misty Graham-Stapleton
As the Program Director, Misty delights in using her education and communications background to lead her team in creating fun, educational experiences for girls.
Christine Coley
Christine is our Bookkeeper, working each day to make sure the wheels keep rolling for our team. .
Lauren Stipes
A Girls Inc. program facilitator for 7 years, Lauren is now our Community Development Manager. Lauren manages funds development, our social media communications, community relations and represents Girls Inc. in new communities.
Our Current Program Team
Ms. Chloe, program facilitator
Ms. Daphne, Tech Lab facilitator
Ms. Abby, program facilitator
Ms. Kelley, program facilitator
Ms. Cera, program facilitator

Lise Bender
Executive Director
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Misty Graham-Stapleton
Program Director

Christine Coley
Bookkeeping
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Lauren Stipes
Community Development Manager

Ms. Chloe
Program Facilitator

Ms. Daphne
Tech Lab Facilitator

Ms. Cera
Program Facilitator

Ms. Kelley
Program Facilitator
Title IV Non-Discrimination Policy
No person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sex shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs, and employment provided by Girls Inc. of Hamblen County.
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Ms. Abby
Program Facilitator
Program Center Location:
301 Sulphur Springs Rd., Morristown, TN 37813
Contact Us By Mail:
Girls Inc. of Hamblen County
P.O. Box 3058
Morristown, TN 37815
By Phone:
423-581-4430
Our 2022 Board of Directors
Executive Officers
Cindy Thompson - President
Jessica Rich - Vice President
Beverly Sligh - Treasurer
Jennifer Gentry - Secretary
Members at Large
Dr. Alpha Alexander
Karen Armstrong
Zach Coffey
Timia Coffman
Betty Golden
Miriam Higgins
Becky Hodge
Kathy Howerton
Denise Johnson
Susie Johnson
Deb Miksa
Keisha Monroe
Kenny Noah
Pat Stanton
Mindi Stokely