The Hope Staff
We are staffed by 14 enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are dedicated to serving Maury, Giles, Lawrence and Wayne Counties by providing an environment of healing and compassion to those whose quality of life has been compromised by the trauma of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking. Not only do we help victims regain strength and confidence by creating a safe and nurturing environment, but we provide support for the family and loved ones of those victimized.
Executive Director
Cindy started with Center of Hope February 2018. As Director, she present formal and informal presentations to individuals, groups, community agencies and partners to educate on domestic and sexual violence as well as inform of available services through COH. Her goal is to raise awareness of the issues of domestic and sexual violence in the 4 counties served, promote safety and violence free lifestyles, engage the communities in active discussion about issues related to victimization and raise awareness of the agency, its programs, services and events.
Cindy started with Center of Hope February 2018. As Director, she present formal and informal presentations to individuals, groups, community agencies and partners to educate on domestic and sexual violence as well as inform of available services through COH. Her goal is to raise awareness of the issues of domestic and sexual violence in the 4 counties served, promote safety and violence free lifestyles, engage the communities in active discussion about issues related to victimization and raise awareness of the agency, its programs, services and events.
Associate Director of Operations
Brooke has served as Center of Hope’s Associate Director of Operations since April of 2005. As ADO, she is responsible for the overall management and operations of the finance, accounting, and administrative functions of Center of Hope; including planning and budgeting, audit and internal controls, financial report preparation, and general controllership. Though her role within the organization is mostly behind the scenes, she has learned a great deal about human emotion and the true meaning of trauma, advocacy and healing and considers it a great pleasure to know she’s played a small part in one of the biggest steps a victim can take.
Brooke has served as Center of Hope’s Associate Director of Operations since April of 2005. As ADO, she is responsible for the overall management and operations of the finance, accounting, and administrative functions of Center of Hope; including planning and budgeting, audit and internal controls, financial report preparation, and general controllership. Though her role within the organization is mostly behind the scenes, she has learned a great deal about human emotion and the true meaning of trauma, advocacy and healing and considers it a great pleasure to know she’s played a small part in one of the biggest steps a victim can take.
Associate Director of Programs
Demontray joined Center of Hope in January 2023 as the Associate Director of Programs. As ADP, he composes grant submittals and reporting, is responsible for oversight, guidance, supervision, and support of staff as well as ensuring the clients we serve are receiving the best possible services available to them. He also works diligently to make sure the programs are running smoothly and effectively for clients and staff.
Demontray joined Center of Hope in January 2023 as the Associate Director of Programs. As ADP, he composes grant submittals and reporting, is responsible for oversight, guidance, supervision, and support of staff as well as ensuring the clients we serve are receiving the best possible services available to them. He also works diligently to make sure the programs are running smoothly and effectively for clients and staff.
Homeless No More (HNM) Case Manager
As HNM Case Manager, Rachel works with individuals served by Center of Hope to help them manage their finances and develop an action plan so that they are able to build an independent, successful life beyond the violence and trauma.
As HNM Case Manager, Rachel works with individuals served by Center of Hope to help them manage their finances and develop an action plan so that they are able to build an independent, successful life beyond the violence and trauma.
Court Advocate Maury County
Courtney provides a shoulder to lean for victims as she accompanies them to court for both civil and criminal domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking related issues and assists with Orders of Protection. Courtney's goal is to be a liaison between the victim and the system, explaining to the victim the options that are available and making referrals when necessary.
Courtney provides a shoulder to lean for victims as she accompanies them to court for both civil and criminal domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking related issues and assists with Orders of Protection. Courtney's goal is to be a liaison between the victim and the system, explaining to the victim the options that are available and making referrals when necessary.
Shelter Advocate
Chasity works diligently to have our shelter facility well maintained and running smoothly, but her primary goal is to ensure the needs of the residents are being met while living in a kind and compassionate environment.
Chasity works diligently to have our shelter facility well maintained and running smoothly, but her primary goal is to ensure the needs of the residents are being met while living in a kind and compassionate environment.
Apartment Coordinator
Aterica is responsible for making sure our transitional apartments are well maintained as well as assisting our clients in building their organizational, housekeeping and cooking skills. She also works closely with both our clients and donors to ensure that all items donated by the community reach our clients.
Aterica is responsible for making sure our transitional apartments are well maintained as well as assisting our clients in building their organizational, housekeeping and cooking skills. She also works closely with both our clients and donors to ensure that all items donated by the community reach our clients.
Sexual Assault Victims Advocate
Autumn provides support, raises awareness and advocates for victims of sexual violence. Her goal is to help those experiencing this trauma by providing one-on-one support as well as hospital and court accompaniment.
Autumn provides support, raises awareness and advocates for victims of sexual violence. Her goal is to help those experiencing this trauma by providing one-on-one support as well as hospital and court accompaniment.
Transitional Case Manager
This positions goal at Center of Hope is to serve individuals by helping them learn to manage their finances, develop an action plan, search for employment and housing opportunities so that they are able to build an independent, successful life beyond the violence and trauma.
This positions goal at Center of Hope is to serve individuals by helping them learn to manage their finances, develop an action plan, search for employment and housing opportunities so that they are able to build an independent, successful life beyond the violence and trauma.
Intake Advocate
Jennifer is the first communication for most individuals we serve. Her goal is to provide immediate compassionate support for those who are seeking our services.
Jennifer is the first communication for most individuals we serve. Her goal is to provide immediate compassionate support for those who are seeking our services.
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Advocate
Ivy's goal is to ensures all members of the Hispanic community needing our assistance have an advocate and a voice. She provides shelter advocacy, case management, hospital accompaniment and court advocacy for individuals whose primary language is Spanish.
Ivy's goal is to ensures all members of the Hispanic community needing our assistance have an advocate and a voice. She provides shelter advocacy, case management, hospital accompaniment and court advocacy for individuals whose primary language is Spanish.
Court Advocate Giles & Lawrence County
Lori provides a shoulder to lean for victims as she accompanies them to court for both civil and criminal domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking related issues and assists with Orders of Protection. April's goal is to be a liaison between the victim and the system, explaining to the victim the options that are available and making referrals when necessary.
Lori provides a shoulder to lean for victims as she accompanies them to court for both civil and criminal domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking related issues and assists with Orders of Protection. April's goal is to be a liaison between the victim and the system, explaining to the victim the options that are available and making referrals when necessary.
The goal of this position is to serve those in Giles, Lawrence and Wayne Counties who are affected by sexual assault. We will provide support, raise awareness and advocate for victims of sexual violence. She will assist those those experiencing this trauma by providing one-on-one support as well as hospital and court accompaniment.
Court Advocate Wayne & Lawrence County
Cheri provides a shoulder to lean for victims as she accompanies them to court for both civil and criminal domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking related issues and assists with Orders of Protection. Cheri's goal is to be a liaison between the victim and the system, explaining to the victim the options that are available and making referrals when necessary.
Cheri provides a shoulder to lean for victims as she accompanies them to court for both civil and criminal domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking related issues and assists with Orders of Protection. Cheri's goal is to be a liaison between the victim and the system, explaining to the victim the options that are available and making referrals when necessary.
Therapist
As one of our amazing therapists, Hannah plays one of the most valuable roles within the organization. She has an immense passion for the healing process and truly believes in the process of cultivating change. At Center of Hope her primary goal is to meet our clients where they are in their pain and then help empower them to move forward toward a more fulfilling life.
As one of our amazing therapists, Hannah plays one of the most valuable roles within the organization. She has an immense passion for the healing process and truly believes in the process of cultivating change. At Center of Hope her primary goal is to meet our clients where they are in their pain and then help empower them to move forward toward a more fulfilling life.
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