Morgan is the Program Coordinator for Hope Institute. She leverages her experience in international non-profit organizations, program development and Spanish language communication to effectively drive results. Morgan is passionate about breaking down barriers to success and connecting people with the resources they need to thrive.
Meredith is Program Director and co-founder of Hope Institute. She believes that raising a child is a sacred responsibility, and she is a steadfast advocate for the rights of orphans and vulnerable children. Meredith knows that the most effective approaches are holistic, and she enjoys gleaning best practices from all possible disciplines.
David is Executive Director and co-founder of Hope Institute. A recognized voice and advocate for high-risk OVC, David’s passion for developing sustainable answers to the difficult questions of orphan care finds expression in the work of Hope Institute.
Philip is CEO and co-founder of Hope Unlimited for Children with campuses in Campinas and Vitória, Brazil. He has developed award-winning programs for children abandoned in the slums of Brazil and is recognized throughout Brazil for his advocacy for at-risk children and expertise in their care.
Adreanna Watts, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist. She is passionate about using her background in psychological research and practice to advance Hope Institute’s mission of creating paths of resilience for high-risk children.
Jim Anthony is a passionate developer and entrepreneur who is driven by a desire to share the power of the great outdoors with everyone. His work has made a meaningful impact, especially on the next generation, and through his board service with Hope Institute, he has found immediate ways to put his values into action.
Stan is the leader of Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Group, representing technology companies and investors in venture capital and securities transactions at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPe. An advocate for high-risk children for many years, Stan brings tremendous knowledge of both for-profit and non-profit international management to the board of Hope Institute.
Patricia is President of Avance Ingenieros, a real estate development company operating in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Her love for children and concern for their welfare found an intersection in her founding of Fundación Éxodo, a residential care center for high-risk OVC in El Salvador.
Paul is a former senior manager with Google. He has significant expertise in corporate culture and is very engaged in working with nonprofits, especially concerning issues relating to care of high-risk children.
John is co-founder and CEO of PIE Insurance, the nation’s leader in online sales of worker’s compensation insurance. A long-time investor in excellence for orphan care, John leads Hope Institute’s efforts in strategic planning and organizational development.
Rickie is CEO and Principal of Rickie Long, LLC, an oil and gas concern in Texas. Rickie is a significant investor in the development of training programs which prepare children for their transition to adulthood and financial independence.
Sean is a senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the largest accounting and management firms in the world. In his faithful service on the Hope Institute Board of Directors, and as a co-founder of the organization, Sean seeks an intersection of his strong business and leadership experiences and his heart passion to bring excellence to the care of orphans worldwide.
