Story keepers
Meet the team
Melanie Gregson
Co-President
Melanie Gregson will graduate from Wilton High School, CT, in 2028. Melanie is a part of Turning Pages because she is eager to assist young children in finding literary favorites. Melaine is looking forward to helping children find books that spark their interest. She is excited to hold free book fairs to spread the gift of reading with more communities. She plays competitive field hockey year-round. Outside of her academic and athletic activities, her hobbies include cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Such activities help Melanie to enrich her life with diverse experiences.
Abigail overlock
Co-President
Abigail Overlock is a New Canaan Country School student in New Canaan, CT. She is passionate about reading and believes in sharing the gift of books with those with limited access. Abigail organizes book drives, collecting used books from her neighborhood, sorting them by reading level, and sharing them at Turning Pages' free book fairs. She enjoys participating in these book fairs and loves helping others find books to take home and build their home libraries. In addition to her commitment to literacy, Abigail plays ice hockey and field hockey and loves spending time with friends and reading.
Elissa Enman
Donations Coordinator
Elissa Enman is a member of the Class of 2028 at Wilton High School. She is excited to share her interest of books with younger readers with Turning Pages. Although she drifted away from reading during her middle school years, she has recently reconnected with it and feels inspired to help everyone discover stories that stand out to them. Elissa believes reading can make a difference in many ways, and she hopes to encourage kids to explore new books. Outside of Turning Pages, she enjoys playing lacrosse, baking, running, and, more recently, reading, all of which bring her balance and a sense of connection to the world around her.
Mary Kowal
Events Coordinator
Mary Kowal will graduate from Wilton High School, CT, in 2028. She looks forward to opportunities to give back to her community, particularly by helping kids who have fewer resources. Her interest in reading and sharing that enjoyment with others led her to join Turning Pages, where she helps young readers find books they’ll enjoy. She enjoys playing field hockey, spending time with friends, and reading. Mary is determined and preserves through challenges, and is very excited to support her community.