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    • USED BOOKSTORE
    • BOOK CLUBS
    • LOTTERY BOX OF GIVING
    • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    • Board of Directors
    • BOOK DONATION SITES
    • CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS
    • USED BOOK SALE EVENT
    • GOLF TOURNAMENT
    • St Patrick's Day 5K
    • GALLERY
    • 80s Prom
    • Shop Pango Books
    • Chamber of Commerce
    • Easley Rotary Club
    • VOLUNTEERS
    • Great Non Profits
The Open Book Project
  • HOME
  • USED BOOKSTORE
  • BOOK CLUBS
  • LOTTERY BOX OF GIVING
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
  • Board of Directors
  • BOOK DONATION SITES
  • CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS
  • USED BOOK SALE EVENT
  • GOLF TOURNAMENT
  • St Patrick's Day 5K
  • GALLERY
  • 80s Prom
  • Shop Pango Books
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Easley Rotary Club
  • VOLUNTEERS
  • Great Non Profits

2026 Board of Directors

Our collective commitment to literacy, education, and community engagement has been the driving force behind the remarkable progress and impact we've achieved thus far. As stewards of The Open Book Project's mission, each member of this esteemed board plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization and the lives of those we serve. If you are interested in applying for our Board of Directors, please go to the following site and fill out the application. https://form.jotform.com/243364967378170

Executive Board

Samantha Jones

Samantha Jones

Samantha Jones

President


  • Graduate of Lander University
  • Professional Background: Accounting
  • Member of Easley Rotary - Executive Board
  • YMCA Mentor
  • Meals on Wheels Volunteer
  • Salvation Army Advisory Board
  • Leads the book club at Young at Heart 


"Leaving this corner of the world a little better than I found it"

Lynn Boiter

Samantha Jones

Samantha Jones

Vice-President


  • Graduate of Southern Wesleyan University
  • Professional Background: Business Administration/Accounting
  • Member of Easley Rotary - Social Media Chair


"Advocating for the importance of reading across all age groups"

Shannon Nichols

Christa Brumfield

Christa Brumfield

Treasurer


  • Graduate of Winthrop University: Elementary Education; Anderson Univerity: Masters of Education
  • Professional Background: Corporate Sales and Elementary Education
  • Gettys Middle School Teacher and Beta Club Advisor
  • Member of Smithfields Ladies Golf Association


"Making a meaningful impact and enhancing literacy in her community"

Christa Brumfield

Christa Brumfield

Christa Brumfield

Secretary


  • Graduate of Winthrop University
  • Professional Background: Elementary Education/Business Entrepreneur
  • YMCA Mentor


"Addressing the lack of easily accessible resources for teachers and empowering them to make a lasting impact on students educational journey"

Board Members

Sunni Crowe

April Gambrell

April Gambrell

~Graduate of Lander University: Psychology and Nursing; Vanderbilt University: Masters of Science in Nursing

~Professional Background: Nursing and Health Systems Administration

~Member of the EFBC Health & Wellness Team

~Sunday School Preschool Teacher

~Involved with "Donate Life" and "Sharing Hope SC"



"Establishing initiatives that foster literacy and lifelong learning with her community and beyond"

April Gambrell

April Gambrell

April Gambrell

~Graduate of Clemson University: BA Elementary Education

~Professional Background: Teaching, Corporate Sales, and Sales Management

~Member of National Association of Realtors


"Proud to serve her community with passion and purpose"


Lorie Steveson

April Gambrell

Lorie Steveson

~Graduate of Erskine College

~Professional Background: Business Administration/Accounting

~Member of Upstate Senior Network

~Leads the Golden Pages Book Club at Centerwell


"Advocating for literacy and community connection"


Julie Cassell

Holly Campbell

Lorie Steveson

~Graduate of Anderson University

~Professional Background: Business Administration

~Pickens County Substitute Teacher


"Aiming to equip teachers with effective strategies for supporting both children and adults with dyslexia"

Holly Campbell

Holly Campbell

Holly Campbell

~Graduate of Greenville Technical College

~Professional Background: Surgical Assistant

~United Christian Ministries Volunteer

~Dream Center Free Clinic Volunteer


"Believes in the transformative power of literature, advocating for early exposure to books for personal growth"


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