Hope holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and brings more than 30 years of experience serving at-risk youth and marginalized populations. She is widely recognized as an engaging communicator and trainer within the Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse communities. Over the years, she has served as a community educator and instructor for court-ordered classes ranging from marijuana education to batterers’ intervention programs for both men and women.

Her passion for helping others has led her to develop award-winning programs that uplift at-risk youth and support low-income families. For the past decade, Hope has held key leadership positions in nonprofit organizations, including roles as Community Services Director and Director of Education, Intervention, and Prevention. She has also contributed her expertise on the executive teams of three nonprofit agencies, where she helped guide organizational strategy and program development.

Hope’s heart for people, paired with her deep professional expertise, makes her a trusted advocate for families and individuals seeking to break cycles of struggle and move toward healing, resiliency, and growth.