Our Leadership

Brett Hundley completed a record-setting career at UCLA before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFL Draft. Hundley finished his career ranked first on the UCLA career touchdown pass list, total offense list, passing completions list, and on the all-time 300-yard total offense games list. He is currently in his sixth NFL season.

Danielle Marano has been involved in the nonprofit field for over twelve years. Most recently in her past role as the CEO of the Hundley Foundation. Danielle joined the Hundley Foundation in January of 2021 and immediately went to work on expanding the capacity of the foundation. Under her leadership many new programs and initiatives were created and implemented. In July 2022 Danielle transitioned from her role of CEO to President of the Board of Directors.

Danielle’s work in the epilepsy field is extremely personal to her as she is an individual living with Epilepsy. Danielle was diagnosed with Generalized epilepsy at age thirteen. For over ten years she struggled to gain seizure control. After many failed medications, her team of doctors finally found a combination that worked to control her seizures. While living with epilepsy created its challenges, Danielle graduated College with a degree in Business Management and married her high school sweetheart. She is a mother to an amazing ten-year-old boy that keeps her very busy. Danielle’s motto has always been “if the plan doesn’t work change the plan but never the goal.” Seizures are never predictable and just when you think you have the right plan a seizure changes everything. We all must work together and never take our eyes off the goal.

Samuel Estes is the Director of Operations for a government contractor servicing the Department of Homeland Security and specializes in both Force and Executive Protection. He has received numerous awards and honors in his 15-year-plus professional career as a security and law enforcement professional. Mr. Estes has been educated and trained at both Harvard University and the University of Oxford in Organizational and Executive Leadership.

Mr. Estes previously served on the Leadership Board and as Co-Chair of the Athletes vs Epilepsy Initiative at the Epilepsy Foundation, and currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Bender Leadership Academy. As a mentor to youth and young professionals, he focuses on the importance of being active and positive members of their communities.

Mr. Estes is also a published author and philanthropist, who has provided scholarships and other financial support to various non-profit organizations across the country.

Mr. Estes is very proud to serve as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Hundley Foundation and understands the importance of carrying out the vision of the Foundation while never sacrificing the mission of serving those in need.

Paris Hundley is a proven team leader with years of experience in both the retail and healthcare professions. Paris’ “team first” managerial style resonates with her staff and encourages them to view programming and policies from the perspective of the individuals that they serve. Her professional drive for working in the non-profit realm derives from her personal journey as an individual living with epilepsy. Her firsthand knowledge of experiencing the implementation of current social and economic services gives the Hundley Foundation a unique and much-needed perspective on where and how to allocate resources and advocate for disenfranchised communities. 

With 10+ years of experience in the non-profit sector in project management, development, and advocacy with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, and now with the Epilepsy Foundation of America, Mr. Jones is proud to serve as a Board Member for the Hundley Foundation.

Dori Williams is a philanthropist, native New Yorker, raised in the DMV currently residing in Mableton, GA with her retired Mother. She is the mother of two Juan & Gianni and caretaker of her youngest, a Type 1 diabetic to whom was diagnosed at the age of 7 (Gianni). Dori understands the challenges of living with a serious diagnosis, as she faces a condition of her own, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).

Dori Williams brings more than 20 years of Sales & Marketing experience with the go-getter mentality needed to execute and accomplish whatever necessary. She is an extraordinary visionary that exemplifies strong leadership qualities.

Following a successful career in direct healthcare and pharmaceutical sales and being personally touched by disability in a number of ways, Dori identified a gap of opportunity for underserved communities and underprivileged families in America. Recognizing this disparity is the instrument that awakened passion and a voice of advocacy — that voice is what continually fuels the plight for her vision to serve and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Dori Williams’ compassion and commitment to the journey have provided tools and resources that assist individuals and families in need. Dori stands behind the mission to bind ideology and bridge gaps, removing anything that hinders a better quality of life.
She believes “Knowledge is power when combating illness.”.

Dori is currently the CEO of Xclusive Options, LLC a consulting company that offers a wide variety of services in Mableton Georgia and Co-Founder of Advocates for Disease Education (A4DE) a nonprofit that provides financial assistance, educational resources & necessities to those in need with the enthusiasm, passion and drive necessary.

As a government leader in the Department of the Navy, Jim has continued his leadership experience in the private sector since 2016. With his proven record of success and results-oriented perspective, he has brought innovation to bear in both technology solutions and program directives. His strong leadership experience includes high levels of accountability, pioneering policy guidance, and strategic planning to forward the goals and missions of the organizations he supports. He has advised dozens of leaders across the world, among more than 40 countries and international partners, where Jim personally coordinated international maritime solutions for local and regional security problems. Overall, Jim Shannon helps individuals and organizations explore ways to overcome challenges. He relies on objective analysis and practical expertise in his pursuit to improve business and society. Jim enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa, two sons, daughters, and grandson.