FOUNDATION OF HOPE
We work together with our local communities to be the voice of the diverse ethnic cultures in our area. Foundation of Hope facilitates integration and offers resources for social services and educational opportunities.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is dedicated to our mission of inspiring hope, growth, and facilitating positive change in the lives of our local community and around the world.
Our Board of Directors is dedicated to our mission of inspiring hope, growth, and facilitating positive change in the lives of our local community and around the world.
Board of Directors
Deidra Davis
Dr. John Konecny
Agathe Likoba, Assistant Governor, Rotary International Club District
Professor Loretta Lloyd
Zoltan M. Madari
Dr. Aseba Green, Organizational Defense Leader, United States Military
Olga Guiterrez
Rebecca Prosper, Board of Directors Chairwoman
Dr. Michael Sullivan, RPh
Utibe Abasi Udo-Okon
Michael White, CEO of Brick & Barrel & Bank Sports Bar
Wayne Winston, Media Entrepreneur
Deidra Davis
Dr. John Konecny
Agathe Likoba, Assistant Governor, Rotary International Club District
Professor Loretta Lloyd
Zoltan M. Madari
Dr. Aseba Green, Organizational Defense Leader, United States Military
Olga Guiterrez
Rebecca Prosper, Board of Directors Chairwoman
Dr. Michael Sullivan, RPh
Utibe Abasi Udo-Okon
Michael White, CEO of Brick & Barrel & Bank Sports Bar
Wayne Winston, Media Entrepreneur
Advisory Board
Dr. William T Brown
Dr. Dawn Hewitt
Eva Maldonado
Dr. William T Brown
Dr. Dawn Hewitt
Eva Maldonado
Directors
Alex Chan, Technology
Besa Hoxhalli, MBA, Sponsorship Marketing
-, Sponsorship Marketing
-, Secretary
Hitomi Madrid, Culinary Director
Heather Donohoe, Sponsorship Marketing
Miriam Gonzalez, Project Manager
Elizabeth Mondesir, CPA, Accounting
Phebe Rene, MPH, MSW, Ed.D, Educational Programs
Alex Chan, Technology
Besa Hoxhalli, MBA, Sponsorship Marketing
-, Sponsorship Marketing
-, Secretary
Hitomi Madrid, Culinary Director
Heather Donohoe, Sponsorship Marketing
Miriam Gonzalez, Project Manager
Elizabeth Mondesir, CPA, Accounting
Phebe Rene, MPH, MSW, Ed.D, Educational Programs
Board Member Descriptions - Board Members and Administrative leaders support the mission through service, advocacy, and operational support. Together, they contribute expertise, insight, and dedication to strengthen programs, support leadership, and serve the community with integrity and compassion
Board Chair
The Board Chair provides visionary leadership and guidance to ensure the mission, values, and integrity of the organization are upheld. Serving as a steward of purpose, the Chair collaborates closely with board members, leadership, and the community to foster unity, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making.
Board Vice Chairs (Three Positions)
The Board Vice Chairs support the Board Chair by offering leadership, counsel, and shared responsibility in advancing the organization’s mission. They help guide strategic initiatives, strengthen collaboration across committees, and step in as needed to ensure continuity, balance, and effective governance.
Board Secretary
The Board Secretary ensures transparency, accuracy, and organizational continuity by maintaining official records, meeting minutes, and governance documentation. This role supports clear communication and helps preserve the history, decisions, and integrity of the board’s work.
Board Treasurer
The Board Treasurer oversees the financial health of the organization with care and diligence. By monitoring budgets, financial reporting, and responsible stewardship of resources, the Treasurer helps ensure accountability, sustainability, and trust.
Committee Chair
The Committee Chair leads a focused area of work by guiding committee members, setting goals, and advancing initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission. This role encourages collaboration, thoughtful planning, and meaningful progress within each committee’s purpose.
Board Chair
The Board Chair provides visionary leadership and guidance to ensure the mission, values, and integrity of the organization are upheld. Serving as a steward of purpose, the Chair collaborates closely with board members, leadership, and the community to foster unity, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making.
Board Vice Chairs (Three Positions)
The Board Vice Chairs support the Board Chair by offering leadership, counsel, and shared responsibility in advancing the organization’s mission. They help guide strategic initiatives, strengthen collaboration across committees, and step in as needed to ensure continuity, balance, and effective governance.
Board Secretary
The Board Secretary ensures transparency, accuracy, and organizational continuity by maintaining official records, meeting minutes, and governance documentation. This role supports clear communication and helps preserve the history, decisions, and integrity of the board’s work.
Board Treasurer
The Board Treasurer oversees the financial health of the organization with care and diligence. By monitoring budgets, financial reporting, and responsible stewardship of resources, the Treasurer helps ensure accountability, sustainability, and trust.
Committee Chair
The Committee Chair leads a focused area of work by guiding committee members, setting goals, and advancing initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission. This role encourages collaboration, thoughtful planning, and meaningful progress within each committee’s purpose.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Foundation of Hope is a volunteer-based non-profit organization whose mission is to collaborate with charitable organizations to raise local awareness of social issues, ecological justice, disaster relief, medical assistance, and humanitarian aid, with particular attention to children and education. The Foundation of Hope is dedicated to advocating for families and strengthening communities through compassion, education, outreach, and service.
Foundation of Hope is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are not a tax exempt business established to earn income or generate profit. Instead, we are a volunteer-based charity dedicated to giving back to the community through free programs, services, and outreach initiatives. We have sustained this model effectively for over 15 years. Every effort made by the Foundation is centered on the betterment of our community and supporting vulnerable individuals and families in need.
All services provided by the Foundation of Hope are completely free of charge. For more than 15 years, we have proudly served vulnerable families, homeless individuals, at-risk children, and under served community members through volunteerism, donations, partnerships, and community support.
The Foundation provides free educational support for students ranging from kindergarten through the college level. We connect under served and struggling students with one-to-one tutoring services provided by certified teachers, educators, and professors who are committed to helping students succeed academically and personally.
In addition to educational support, the Foundation donates school supplies, toiletries, and essential resources to individuals and families throughout the community. We also organize free educational courses, workshops, and enrichment opportunities led by professionals, educators, and professors to empower community members with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for growth.
Through the dedication of our board members, volunteers, and community supporters, we have established a strong network for receiving and distributing in-kind donations that continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
The Foundation of Hope also proudly operates an emergency meals initiative, through which we serve free hot meals to homeless individuals, vulnerable children, under served families, and at-risk community members. This long-standing initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that no member of our community feels forgotten or unsupported.
At Foundation of Hope, we take pride in serving with compassion, integrity, and purpose while working tirelessly to uplift and strengthen our communities through education, outreach, advocacy, and humanitarian service.
Foundation of Hope is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are not a tax exempt business established to earn income or generate profit. Instead, we are a volunteer-based charity dedicated to giving back to the community through free programs, services, and outreach initiatives. We have sustained this model effectively for over 15 years. Every effort made by the Foundation is centered on the betterment of our community and supporting vulnerable individuals and families in need.
All services provided by the Foundation of Hope are completely free of charge. For more than 15 years, we have proudly served vulnerable families, homeless individuals, at-risk children, and under served community members through volunteerism, donations, partnerships, and community support.
The Foundation provides free educational support for students ranging from kindergarten through the college level. We connect under served and struggling students with one-to-one tutoring services provided by certified teachers, educators, and professors who are committed to helping students succeed academically and personally.
In addition to educational support, the Foundation donates school supplies, toiletries, and essential resources to individuals and families throughout the community. We also organize free educational courses, workshops, and enrichment opportunities led by professionals, educators, and professors to empower community members with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for growth.
Through the dedication of our board members, volunteers, and community supporters, we have established a strong network for receiving and distributing in-kind donations that continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
The Foundation of Hope also proudly operates an emergency meals initiative, through which we serve free hot meals to homeless individuals, vulnerable children, under served families, and at-risk community members. This long-standing initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that no member of our community feels forgotten or unsupported.
At Foundation of Hope, we take pride in serving with compassion, integrity, and purpose while working tirelessly to uplift and strengthen our communities through education, outreach, advocacy, and humanitarian service.