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Our Hope's blog, Hope Happens Here, is designed to allow you to get to know our staff and our community partners better and keep you updated on what's happening at Our Hope.


Staff Spotlight-Amanda D.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I like working in the recovery community because I relate to a lot of the women here in different ways all the time. I don't think there is another avenue of nursing where, quite literally, you can see the spark come back in a woman's face. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I think I bring heart; there is no other area of work that has ever felt as "right" as this. I truly love working in the recovery


Staff Spotlight-Audrey B.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I love being able to witness these beautiful souls flourish and find their inner light! It is so rewarding to be a part of this journey. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: Weird and Whimsy. Q: What is one fun fact about you? A: I make oddity jewelry and never stop crafting. Q: Anything else you’d like to add? A: Did you know grasshopper's ears are located on its belly?


Staff Spotlight-Lexi P.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I love working with these women because they have so much to offer the world and they have so much potential and it is magical to see their growth. To see them become their truest and most authentic selves is such a privilege. They are such powerful people; I am so blessed to get to help them in their journey! Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring my most authentic self to Our Hope in the hopes tha


Staff Spotlight-Amber G.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I love giving back! I just want to spread hope! Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring experience, hope and compassion. Q: What is one fun fact about you? A: I wanted to be an opera singer when I was 10. Q: Anything else you’d like to add? A: I am very blessed working at Our Hope


Staff Spotlight-Meredith L.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I love working with women in the recovery community because there’s a level of honesty, strength, and connection that is truly powerful. Being in recovery myself allows me to show up authentically, and it creates a space where other women feel safe to do the same. There’s something beautiful about women coming together, supporting one another, and fighting for a better life side by side. Watching women re


Staff Spotlight-Caleb W.M.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: Many individuals in my family have struggled with addiction, myself included. My family has also struggled with mental illness. These are the reasons why I went into social work to begin with. I also, for philosophical reasons, find it difficult to rationalize working a job wherein I am not helping people. That's not to say that I would ever knock a job - a job is a job. But, for myself, if I am working i


Staff Spotlight-Mackenzie H.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I genuinely love working with people, but there’s something really special about walking alongside women in their recovery journey. Watching someone realize their worth and step into their power is such a beautiful thing—and getting to play even a small part in that is truly the biggest honor! Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring lots of energy, a little bit of chaos (the fun kind ), and a unique


Staff Spotlight-Kelly N.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy working in the recovery community because I get to see women grow into stronger, more confident versions of themselves. Being even a small part of that process is really meaningful to me. It's rewarding to be in an environment built on support, understanding, and second chances. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring a welcoming and supportive presence. I'm often one of the first people clie


Staff Spotlight-Stephanie D.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy working with women because I think our biggest joys come from how regularly we spend time with other powerful and strong women. We, as humans, love to connect and are social beings and I love being witness to our women opening up and navigating girlhood together in the recovery community. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring a lens of working with the education field and navigating social


Staff Spotlight-Towanda B.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I'm passionate about working with women in recovery, because I love to see their transformation. Both big and small- is what makes this work fulfilling for me. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring a strong sense of security, it is natural for the ladies to gravitate to me, because I'm relatable, I've walked both paths. Q: What is one fun fact about you? A: I'm a great line dancer!


Staff Spotlight-Sandra M.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: Seeing women come back to life, getting the spark back in their eyes, and embracing their true self is extremely rewarding. Supporting women in finding a new way to live without the use of drugs or alcohol with hope for a better future. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: As an individual in recovery, I bring my experience, strength, and hope. Q: What is one fun fact about you? A: I love to camp!


Staff Spotlight-Makayla D.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy working with women in the recovery community because I can personally relate to the struggles of rebuilding life after hardship, carrying fear and uncertainty with it. But I've also experienced the freedom that comes with healing and growth. Being able to walk alongside women as they rediscover their strength, rebuild their identities, and learn that they are worthy of love and second chances is p


Staff Spotlight-Rosemary H.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy seeing women heal in a community. It’s hard to get women to admit they need help, but when they do and they gather with others who have similar stories, they soon realize they are not alone. I find a strong sense of purpose helping to provide that community for women. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring a collaborative leadership style and a passion for mentoring the growth of the men and


Staff Spotlight-Amelia A.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy working with women in recovery because of their resilience, and courage. It’s an honor to walk alongside women as they reconnect with their strength and build meaningful, lasting change. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring compassion, authenticity, and a trauma-informed approach. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where women feel seen, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Q: What


Staff Spotlight-Brandy D.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I get to motivate and encourage the ladies to keep pushing through their transformation journey to become a better them. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: A strong work ethic, commitment to helping clients feel safe and supported. Q: What is one fun fact about you? A: I can make people smile and laugh even through their toughest days. Q: Anything else you’d like to add? A: We all have flaws it just tak


Staff Spotlight-Raven B.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy working with women in the recovery community because it gives me the opportunity to support, empower, and advocate for individuals as they reclaim their lives. It’s inspiring to witness their resilience and growth, and I’m grateful to be a small part of their journey. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: I bring compassion, consistency, and a calm presence. I strive to create a supportive environm


Staff Spotlight-Katie C.
Q: Why I enjoy working with women in recovery? A: I love working with these women because everyone has a different story to tell. I not only learn so much from the women that walk through our doors, but I get to see their progress through the program and watch their growth in real time. I get to see the girls relax, let their guard down, build sober relationships and persevere through their time here. Q: What I bring to Our Hope? A: My goal is to bring smiles! I am typically


Staff Spotlight-Terrie C.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy working with women in the recovery community because I have been touched by family members in the recovery community that mean the world to me. I am able to share my education in insurance with those who know nothing about insurance to help them start their road to recovery. Q: What do you bring to Our Hope? A: My knowledge of insurance and how that world works. To be able to work with the clients


Staff Spotlight-Binita T.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I enjoy working with women in recovery because I believe everyone deserves second, third, and as many more chances as they need in order to reclaim their life back. Women in recovery often not only carry the weight of addiction, but also trauma, shame, guilt, and other factors that play a role. While many are quick to judge, I want to be the one who is on their side, always rooting for their recovery! Q:


Staff Spotlight-Jayda M.
Q: Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community? A: I adore being able to help women on their journey to sobriety and watch them become better versions of themselves is gratifying and it makes me happy to know that I’ve helped to make a difference in these women’s lives. Even if I only played a small part, it always makes my day seeing others face their adversities to strive and reach their full potential! Q: Fun fact About Jayda: A: I am also a cosmetolog
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