Hope Laugh Play, Inc.

Meet the Team

MARK T. LEWIS

PRESIDENT

Mark is a US Army veteran and marketing graduate who resides in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with his wife, Cathy. With a strong background in leadership and organizational management, Mark has served on numerous non-profit and professional boards throughout his career. As a dedicated advocate for the foster care community, he brings his strategic expertise to the mission of Hope Laugh Play, focusing on expanding the organization’s reach and supporting children in need.

CATHY E. LEWIS


SECRETARY

Cathy is a committed community advocate and has been a dedicated foster parent since 2008. Based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she balances her professional role at MUFG with a deep passion for serving disenfranchised children through mentoring and essential item drives. As a board member for Hope Laugh Play, Cathy leverages her extensive volunteer experience across the Carolinas to create meaningful opportunities and vital support systems for local youth.

CHRISTINA DORFMAN 


VICE PRESIDENT

Originally from Ohio, Christina earned her degree in Behavioral Sciences from Ohio State University before building a successful career in IT. Now based in Charlotte, she serves on the board of Hope Laugh Play, where she uniquely combines her professional problem-solving skills with her passion for Lego building. Christina is dedicated to using her technical background and creative energy to provide children with impactful, engaging, and skill-building experiences within the community.

JOHN MILLIER


TREASURER

A graduate of Babson College and a Maine native, John brought his extensive leadership background to Atlanta in 2003. Following a distinguished career as an Olympic Team Manager and World Judge for the International Skating Union, he joined Hope Laugh Play in 2013. As Program Director, John has been instrumental in the organization’s formal incorporation and strategic expansion, applying his years of management expertise to grow the non-profit’s community presence and impact.

What Others Have Said

"When my son couldn't leave his hospital room, Hope Laugh Play brought the fun to him. Building LEGOs together became our special time. When he passed, we honored him with a LEGO hand mold—something we'll treasure forever."

"Thank you so much for making my sweet son happy. This was his 14th surgical procedure since we adopted him 7 years ago. It has been a very painful surgery, so to see him eager to get out of his bed and come to the LEGO party was a joy for me! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart."

Scroll to Top