Victoria Clevenger was named Executive Director in November 2023. She is no stranger to the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) community – having originally joined the LLA team in February 2021, as Membership and Communications Coordinator. 

She earned her MBA and undergrad degree from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. She is an Ohio native and spent many years in Tennessee before relocating to Georgia to join the LLA team. She came to the LLA with over five years of sales and marketing experience for a higher-ed non-profit in Tennessee. Her collective career yields ten years of experience in non-profit leadership, volunteer coordination, marketing and service-based work.

Since joining the LLA team, she has spearheaded internal communications to LLA members through quarterly newsletter, social media, email marketing and website updates. She has had direct interactions with volunteers working on our signature activities – the Annual Member Celebration and Shore Sweep – as well as handling marketing for other initiatives. In her first year as Executive Director, she helped the organization launch an online storefront for custom LLA gear and received a Non-Profit of the Year Award by Rivers Alive (a DNR affiliate) for Shore Sweep efforts. She also was recognized with the Blazing Star Award from Discover Lake Lanier, Lanier’s CVB organization through Hall County Government. 

She is the team-lead for the internal staff and works closely with the Board of Directors to execute the LLA mission. Resulting in effectively enhancing all on-lake programs and increasing awareness in the community. In early 2025, a USACE report showcased the significant impact of LLA, revealing a monetary value that exceeded the association’s entire annual operating budget – her efforts have helped LLA reach this level of impact locally and nation-wide. 

Victoria brings to the LLA team a creative eye, excellent project management skills and a passion for building strong relationships. When she’s not spending time on Lake Lanier, you can find her cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, traveling with friends and family, or baking treats to share with loved ones.

victoria@lakelanier.org

Emma Bredfeldt was named Development Coordinator in June 2026. A recent graduate of the University of North Georgia, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations in the spring of 2026 while serving as a Special Events and Marketing Intern with the LLA from August 2025 through graduation.

Originally from Gainesville, Florida, Emma moved to Gainesville, Georgia, to pursue her education. After spending years visiting the North Georgia mountains with her family, the area felt familiar and welcoming, making her decision to attend UNG a natural next step.

During her time at UNG, Emma served as Social Media Coordinator for the Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society and Vice President of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Through these leadership roles, she focused on social media strategy, event planning, and student engagement, while strengthening her communication and leadership skills.

As an intern with the Lake Lanier Association, Emma contributed to event planning, social media marketing, volunteer engagement, as well as the largest Shore Sweep to date. One of her favorite experiences was the Annual Member Celebration, where she celebrated all who make LLA’s work possible.

Emma is excited to continue working alongside members, sponsors, donors, and community partners in support of LLA’s mission to keep Lake Lanier Clean, Full, and Safe. 

In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new restaurants with friends, and working out. She is grateful to call North Georgia home.

emma@lakelanier.org 

Caleigh Redding was named Communications Coordinator in June 2026. She originally joined the LLA team in March 2025, in a role that supported communication efforts as well as member, donor, and sponsor relations.

Caleigh attended the University of Georgia in Athens, GA and earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in general business. Born and raised in Monroe, GA, Caleigh grew up spending time outdoors with family, which is where she found her love for lake life.

During her time in school, Caleigh was elected treasurer of Aurora at UGA, a non-profit student service organization, that serves to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings. She was also a part of the Member Relations committee for the Public Relations Student Society of America. In both roles, she focused on new member recruitment, current member engagement and organizational management.

Over the past few years, Caleigh has gained experience in digital marketing, event logistics and personalized sales. She has developed important communication skills through writing press releases, creating blogs for different industries, event planning and customer service. She has also created full public relations campaigns for an Athens restaurant, coffee shop and even a department on UGA’s campus.

Caleigh brings her non-profit experience, her love for people, and creative writing skills to the LLA team. She is excited to help protect Lake Lanier and stay involved within the local community. During her free time, you can find her reading a good book or visiting the North Georgia mountains with her husband, Walker.

caleigh@lakelanier.org 

Kristin O’Callaghan was named Community Engagement Coordinator in July of 2025. A California native, she relocated with her family to Gainesville in the spring of 2021 and resides on the north end of the lake with her husband (Jake), son (Cash), daughter (Finley), and dogs (Willie and Deebo). In her free time, she enjoys cheering her kids on in their athletic endeavors. Cash is attending Delta State University in Mississippi where he plays football and Finley is a two-sport athlete (lacrosse and softball) at GHS. She also enjoys boating, swimming, reading, writing, volunteering, and traveling. 

She earned a BA in Sociology with a Thematic Minor in Organizational Communication, Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Management from the University of Arizona.

Kristin thrives in both public-facing and operational roles and brings over two decades of experience advancing causes through strategic communication, volunteer mobilization, and stakeholder collaboration. Kristin has served as President of FrontRunner Resume Writing & Career Services, where she has helped thousands of professionals across industries articulate their value and advance their careers; Co-Owner of Sonoma Marin Plumbing, where she oversaw day-to-day business operations, HR, financials, and customer relations; Regional Development Director for Special Olympics Northern California, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually across a 24-county territory; and in a variety of marketing, sales, promotions, special events, and community/public/media relations capacities for several AAA baseball teams.

Rooted in a strong commitment to local advocacy, Kristin is a passionate volunteer with leadership roles in multiple youth sports and school organizations. Her love of and appreciation for the lake and the surrounding community, coupled with her unique blend of strategic vision and boots-on-the-ground execution, makes this a perfect pairing.  

kristin@lakelanier.org