About Us

Runner2Runner, a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, believes youth sports should spark joy, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of movement. Through our dynamic Cross Country and Track & Field programs, we empower elementary and middle school athletes to grow in confidence, develop healthy habits, and gain valuable life skills, all in a supportive, fun-focused environment.

Mission: At Runner2Runner, we believe youth sports should be about fun, growth, and a lifelong love of movement. Through our engaging Cross Country and Track and Field programs, we help elementary and middle school aged athletes build confidence, develop healthy habits, and learn valuable life lessons in a supportive and positive environment.

Program Directors

  • Karlesia Pickett

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett)

  • Lauren Malfitano

    MELBOURNE, FLORIDA (Viera/Suntree)

  • Alicia Young

    PALM BAY, FLORIDA

  • Aleia Boulware

    LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

  • Jacob Plocher

    GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI

  • Cooper Herrington

    HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI

  • Aisha Bangert

    ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

  • We Are Hiring!

    PORTLAND, OREGON

  • Emery Maxwell

    KATY, TEXAS

  • Melissa Hill

    PROSPER/FRISCO, TEXAS

Board of Directors

  • David Hill

    President

    Conroe, Texas

  • Charlotte Richardson

    Vice President

    Sisters, Oregon

  • Melissa Hill

    Secretary

    Conroe, Texas

  • Katy Marcy

    Treasurer

    Portland, Oregon

  • Helene Hutchinson

    Helene Hutchinson

    Board Member

    Bend, Oregon

  • Shelia Burrell

    Board Member

    San Diego, California

  • Monica Rigali

    Board Member

    Temecula, California

  • Courtney Knapp Matson

    Board Member

    Portland, Oregon

Leadership Team

  • Melissa Hill

    Founder/CEO

  • Lauren Malfitano

    COO

  • Cooper Herrington

    Manager of Program Directors