About Greensboro Bound

Connecting Community, One Story at a Time.

Greensboro Bound believes stories connect, challenge, and help us see the world through new eyes. Through free literary programs and experiences, we connect readers with talented, thoughtful, and diverse writers while building a stronger, more connected community.

Our work extends far beyond the annual Greensboro Bound Book Festival. Throughout the year, we present author events, workshops, and youth literacy programs, including our partnership with Guilford County Schools through Authors Engaging Students, inspiring the next generation of readers and writers.

Books do more than tell stories. They spark conversation, build empathy, and bring people together across generations, cultures, and perspectives. Greensboro Bound exists to make those connections possible for everyone.

  • Our Mission

    To celebrate and nourish the benefits of reading by providing our community a variety of programs connecting readers to talented, thoughtful, and diverse writers.

  • Our Vision

    As a local arts asset, we strive to build community and establish Greensboro’s reputation as a robust environment for both authors and readers.

  • Our Values

    Greensboro Bound values community, inclusivity, learning, critical thought, meaningful discourse, and excellence in all we do. Read about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our anti-harassment policy.

Our Team

Angel Rippy | Managing Director

Brian Lampkin | Co-Founder, Board Director Emeritus & Advisor

Lynn Witherspoon | Festival Logistics Coordinator

Shannon Jones | Authors Engaging Students, Author Interface

Stacy Calfo | Marketing Support

Hattie Aderholdt, Board Chair
Advertising Manager, O.Henry Magazine, Retired

Angie Gunn, Vice Chair
Operations & Technology Coordinator, First Bank

Stephen W. Colyer, Treasurer
AT&T and Miami Dade College, Retired; Co-Founder, Greensboro Bound

Carlos Grooms, Secretary
Librarian/Assistant Professor, F.D. Bluford Library, NC A&T State University

Brigitte H. Blanton, At-Large
Director, Greensboro Public Library

Cassie Bustamante, At-Large
Editor, O.Henry Magazine

Our Board

Alice Bolton
Vice President, Corporate Accounting, Cone Health

Ty Buckner
Chief Communications Officer, Guilford College

Louise Courts
Senior Director of Development, UNCG School of Education

Felix Delgado
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Nancy Doll
Director, Weatherspoon Art Museum, UNCG, Retired

Jennifer Feather
Associate Professor & Head of English Department, UNCG

Emerson Frizzell
Director of Accountable Communities, Cone Health

Melissa Greer
Realtor, BHHS Yost & Little Realty

Nancy Hoffmann
Greensboro City Councilmember, District 4, Retired

Ashley Madden
Director of Financial Planning, GenCrest Capital Partners

Todd Simmons
Associate Vice Chancellor, University Relations, NC A&T State University

Angie Smits
Partner, Southern Territory Associates

Emily Stamey
Curator of Academic Programming & Head of Exhibitions, Weatherspoon Art Museum

Laura Beth Vietor
Senior Account Manager, Vista Corporate Solutions; Author Moderator, LB the Lover of Books

Stephanie Waldeck
Greensboro Country Club Book Club Member

Kellee D. Watkins
Assistant Professor, Director of the Aggies READ Initiative, North Carolina A&T State University

Jo Williamson
Librarian, High Point Public Library

Lynn Wooten
Executive Vice President of Communications, Brand Strategy & Public Relations, Kintura