Our Team.
Our team consists of hardworking, dedicated community members who love to serve, believe in the importance of intentionality, and have incredible hearts. Another thing unique about us and our team, over 80% of our core team is 23 years of age or younger!! Check us out below!
Emily Hoisington
Founder.
Executive Director.
Adopt a Classroom Director.
Board Member.
Emily grew up in Goose Creek, South Carolina and chose to attend the College of Charleston for her college career. She is currently a senior and will be graduating in the Spring with a degree in Early Childhood Education. When she gradutes, she plans to teach in a Title 1 school as well continuing her career with Charleston Hope.
Chandler Bridges
Co-Founder.
Vice President.
Adopt a Game Director.
Board Member.
Chandler Bridges grew up in Spartanburg, SC and moved to Charleston in 2009. He attended the College of Charleston as an Accounting major. Chandler co-founded Charleston Hope with Emily and now serves as Vice President of the organization and oversees the Adopt-A-Game ministry. He will be helping to plant a church in the near future, but will stay apart of the organization.
Kaitlin Miller
Secretary
Local Outreach Director.
Board Member.
Kaitlin is a native of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She is starting her senior year at the College of Charleston and will graduate in the Spring with her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She aspires to teach at a Title 1 school in the Lowcountry and will continue as a member of Charleston Hope.
Hope Pantry Director.
Board Member.
Shelby grew up in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and is currently a junior at the College of Charleston. She is studying Early Childhood Education with the hopes of teaching Kindergarten and also being involved in children's ministry at the church she attends.
Shelby Benzel
Catherine Cooke
Creative Director.
Catherine grew up in Bolingbrook, IL., just outside of Chicago. She is starting her second year at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and is majoring in Product Development. She got started with Charleston Hope because of her brother Chad Cooke and Emily Hoisington. After Chad’s passing, Catherine became more involved in Charleston Hope and all it’s outreaches.
Jesse Volk
Marketing & Social Media Director.
Jesse Volk grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is currently a Junior at the College of Charleston, studying Business administration. His hope is to pair his degree with his love of photography in the future. He found out about Charleston Hope through the founder, Emily, at a campus event. He knew right away he wanted to get involved!