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Festival Team

Festival staff and board of directors

COURT TRADITION

Festival Staff

Meet the dedicated professionals who work year-round to bring the NC Azalea Festival to life.

Melissa Lasarsky

Melissa Lasarsky

Executive 
Director

Kali Creekmore

Kali Creekmore

Events 
Coordinator

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Tara Barajas

Business Development Manager

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Amber Foister

Business Operations Manager

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Kelli Finnegan

Integrated Marketing Manager

LEADERSHIP

Festival Board

Our volunteer board members provide strategic guidance and oversight, ensuring the festival's
continued success and community impact.

Amy Dean

Amy Dean

President

Chris Gore

Chris Gore

President Elect

Tara Barajas

Tara Barajas

Vice President

Amber Foister

Amber Foister

Treasurer

Kelli Finnegan

Kelli Finnegan

Secretary

Join our Team

Interested in working for the NC Azalea Festival? We occasionally have openings for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in our community.

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