Musicians On Call Welcomes Nine Members to Support National Expansion
Musicians On Call (MOC) has welcomed nine new staff members across multiple departments as the organization continues to expand nationwide. The additions include Hailey Gilleland as Director of Development, Kathryn Bennett as Director of Individual Giving, Katie Trent as Development Coordinator, Danys Coronel as Digital Content Manager, Christopher Anthony as PR & Talent Coordinator, Emiley Roye as Northeast Program Coordinator, Abby Tannler as Program Coordinator, Ella Hunt as Program Coordinator, and Delaney McBride as Executive Assistant.
“We are fortunate to have such a talented and passionate group joining Musicians On Call,” said Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “The diverse experiences and fresh perspectives they bring will be instrumental as we grow our reach, expand our fundraising, and strengthen our programs across the country. With their contributions, we’ll be able to deliver the healing power of music to even more people in need.”
Gilleland joins MOC as Director of Development following a decade of experience in development, sales, and revenue generation with college athletics programs and the NFL. She has held previous positions at Duke University, the University of Houston, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Alabama, where she focused on major gifts and donor engagement. In her role at MOC, she leads the organization’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on expanding major gifts and presence in external markets.
Bennett brings a strong background in nonprofit development, having worked at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Nashville Ballet, and Community Resource Center. As Director of Individual Giving, she connects supporters with MOC’s mission, manages donor stewardship, and leads efforts to grow individual contributions nationwide.
Trent joins as Development Coordinator, supporting donor engagement and development operations. She brings experience in both the nonprofit and business sectors, with a passion for service and a strategic approach to supporting community health and well-being.
Coronel serves as Digital Content Manager, overseeing MOC’s digital strategy across social media, web, and email. She brings experience in content creation, marketing, and influencer partnerships, having previously worked in the consumer goods industry and held marketing roles ranging from social media coordinator to manager. At MOC, she handles digital fundraising campaigns, community engagement, and storytelling through digital content.
Anthony has joined MOC as PR & Talent Coordinator after a decade in the television industry. His experience includes work with Pickler & Ben, Tamron Hall, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, and CNN. He now supports artist and celebrity engagement, media relations, and talent coordination for MOC programs and campaigns.
Roye joins Musicians On Call as the new Northeast Program Coordinator, managing MOC Bedside programs in New York and Philadelphia, and Volunteer Experience. She brings a unique blend of healthcare and nonprofit experience to the role, having worked in VUMC, led anti-human trafficking efforts in Cambodia, and supported communities impacted by natural disasters. Across all of these settings, she has seen the powerful role music plays in healing and connection.
Tannler serves as Program Coordinator for bedside programs in Denver and Phoenix and the MOC Virtual program. She brings experience in sports and entertainment management from her previous work with Nashville Soccer Club and leads in-market program delivery and hospital partnerships.
Hunt serves as Program Coordinator for the Mid-Southeast region, overseeing programs in Nashville, Memphis, Murfreesboro, and Atlanta. With a professional background in artist development and sound therapy, she combines creative and clinical perspectives to facilitate MOC’s music experiences for patients.
McBride has joined the executive team as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO. She brings administrative and organizational expertise to the leadership team and supports day-to-day operations at MOC’s headquarters.
For more than 25 years, Musicians On Call has used music to promote and complement the healing process through bedside, virtual, and digital streaming programs available across all 50 states. As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, MOC volunteers have performed for more than one million individuals in healthcare facilities nationwide.