Staff
Gracie McElroy
Executive Director
Gracie McElroy is a thoughtful young leader motivated by the idea that making a community better, makes a region better, makes a nation better, and ultimately, makes the world better. She has worked with and for various NGOs and nonprofits in the US, Europe, and India.
As Executive Director of Families4Families, she oversees the orchestration of impactful initiatives, manages relationships with F4F’s Board of Directors, nonprofit partners, donors, and grantors, and works closely with student leaders and volunteers. As F4F continues to expand, Gracie is spearheading outreach efforts to school districts across the United States, ensuring Families4Families' mission reaches every corner of the country.
Beyond the office, Gracie enjoys being outside, reading memoirs, and exploring unique corners of the world. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Sewanee: The University of The South where she studied English and Economics.
Pate Falter
Program Coordinator
Pate Falter is a driven young professional committed to making a positive impact in communities through education and the nonprofit sector. A recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pate holds degrees in Political Science and Human Development and Family Science, with a minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
During her academic career, Pate immersed herself in service-oriented internships and held significant leadership roles. She served on the Board and Executive Leadership team of the Carolina Union Activities Board as the Vice President of Programming and led as President of the Carolina Student Council on Family Relations, demonstrating a dedication to community engagement and family services.
Pate is excited to contribute to the powerful mission of Families4Families. She is passionate about the community-driven approach of F4F and looks forward to developing relationships with everyone involved, especially nonprofit partners and student leaders. She hopes to further the growth and reach of F4F to foster youth leadership development and alleviate food insecurity in as many communities as possible.
Brooke Moran
Community Outreach Coordinator
Brooke Moran is a devoted community member who specializes in facilitating new relationships through community outreach and engagement. As a mother of two, she encourages her children to learn at a young age how they can impact their community through acts of kindness, just as she was taught.
Brooke holds a Bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University where she played four years of Varsity Women’s Soccer. She continued her education and earned her M.B.A. at American University, focused on nonprofit marketing.
As the Community Outreach Coordinator, Brooke communicates with community members around the country and encourages them to start F4F chapters with their elementary and middle school-aged kids, whether it’s a neighborhood club or one at their school.
Brooke, who is based in Providence, Rhode Island, launched the first F4F chapter in the state in November of 2023. She quickly encouraged her kids and their friends and families to get involved. This initiative spread, resulting in the creation of one of the first elementary F4F clubs in the country. Brooke now co-leads both the Providence Neighborhood Club and Lincoln School Club alongside her two kids, neighbors Bridget Eisenhart and Rhonda McBurney, and their families.
Outside of community building, Brooke enjoys visiting her family in North Carolina, beaching in the summer, skiing in the winter, and spending time with her two kids and husband, Mike.
Vivian Buddy
2025 Summer Intern
Vivian Buddy is a driven college student passionate about youth-led advocacy and systemic change. She is a rising senior at American University studying International Relations with a concentration in Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution and a minor in Studio Art. She brings strong leadership experience from her role as Vice President of The Women’s Network and her previous position as Head of Marketing at AU, where she led campus-wide engagement and outreach campaigns.
Vivian's academic and professional journey is characterized by her dedication to making a positive impact in the world. Her research on conflict mediation and community development in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as her semester at Sciences Po in Paris, focusing on public policy and global justice, have equipped her with the skills and knowledge to address pressing issues. Vivian is particularly passionate about tackling food insecurity and is eager to contribute her communication, research, and marketing skills to the F4F mission of empowering communities through service.
Anna McClellan
2025 Summer Intern
Anna McClellan is an insightful leader and a rising senior studying International Relations at the College of William & Mary. During her time there, she has immersed herself in various leadership positions and organizations and found a passion for solving problems with community-based and growth-oriented solutions. She is driven by her desire to make a difference in the world, and aspires to work in international development, public health, and human rights.
As a Program Development intern at Families4Families, Anna is looking forward to helping promote F4F’s mission and empowering students to take on leadership positions that allow them to support those in need. Leadership and service are two values that she conveyed throughout her academics, extracurricular activities, and work experiences. She looks forward to working with an organization that combines the two for driven youth looking for ways to serve.
Outside of work and school, Anna can be found soaking up the sun with an iced coffee in hand in her hometown of Austin, Texas. She loves spending time outside with friends, reading a book by the pool, working out, and going for runs. When not at home, she’s often traveling and checking off her bucket list. She’s excited to see what this summer holds with F4F!
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