Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors

The Hopeful Horizons Board of Directors is passionate about ending abuse and changing lives. Together with the CEO, they actively oversee and develop strategies to ensure the organization has the resources necessary to support Hopeful Horizons’ mission. Financial management, organizational communications, fundraising, and strategic planning are their primary responsibilities in addition to serving as ambassadors within the community.

Board members are elected for an initial term of three years and required to attend bi-monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Thursday of every other month at 4:00 pm. Additionally, they are expected to serve on at least one standing committee and to actively participate in and contribute to fundraising events. The standing committees are:

• Executive Committee
• Fund Development Committee
• Governance Committee
• Finance/Investment Committee

As ambassadors, board members are expected to be familiar with the organization’s programs, services, strengths,and areas of opportunity as well as current issues affecting our clients and our operations. They are encouraged and requested to attend program events and to contact local representatives when necessary in support of the organization’s needs.

Hopeful Horizons is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment. Hopeful Horizons believes that nonprofits are better able to do their work effectively and with authenticity when led by boards that are diverse, inclusive, and equity-focused.

If you would like to learn more or are interested in joining the Board, please contact CEO Kristin Dubrowski.

Our Board

Tom Faas

Board Chair

Kenneth Van Dongen

Vice Chair and Treasurer

Paige Harris

Secretary

Carole Pritchard

Lindsay Gifford

Renee Harley

Richard Hammes

Jo Kuehn

Celestine LaVan

Norman Lutz

Meg McCray

Ruthann Ray

Angela Simmons

Past Chair

Kathy Younce

Kristin Dubrowski

CEO of Hopeful Horizons