Get HOPE Global exists because of the dedicated volunteers and part-time staff that passionately care about encouraging, equipping, and empowering women and girls. Our leadership team is rooted in the United States and extends to local leaders in other countries.
United States Team
Founders and Board of Directors
(two rows, from left to right)
Front Row: Cathy Simmonds – Co-Founder, Susan Florentine – Co-Founder, Ruth Craig – Founder, Fran Donnithorne – Co-Founder
Back Row: Julie Melton – Executive Director, Sarah Shepherd Browning – Board Chair, Charlie Brown, Rick Judy, Joan Burkett
Not pictured: Dave den Otter, Tonya Milligan
Steering Team
(as pictured from left to right)
Beth Ratzlaff, Chrissia Bahl, Vicki Keller, Julie Melton, Karen Suchomel, Cassie Kimbriel, Michelle Baylor
Not pictured: Jacquie den Otter, Elaine Sauer
International Team
Paul Osei Yeboah
Regional Director, Ghana
Alex Samwel
Regional Director, Tanzania
Navy Chann
HOPE Partner, Cambodia
