Leadership and Board of Directors
Alice Casson
Executive Director
“I am here to impact the lives of children & families one life at a time.”
Porsche Thompson
Outreach Program Manager
“Working for Hand in Hand is my daily reminder of something Charles Dickens said: ‘No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.”‘
Janaela Hopper
Safe Place Program Manager
“Hand in Hand has provided me the opportunity to make a difference for the many children and families we serve. I truly am grateful to be a part of this organization by resourcing these kids with necessities and love!”
Terry Lott Jr.
Operations Manager
“Hand in Hand gives me an opportunity to work with those who have shared values of helping others with compassion and empathy, and a commitment to making a
real impact in our community.”
Debbie Long
Development Director
“I have been drawn to the purpose and mission of Hand in Hand from the first time I heard the story. I am honored to be part of an organization that is making a difference in the community in which I live.”
Board of Directors
Cari Campbell
Board Chairman
“I am committed to Hand in Hand because of the depth of need that exists in the community, the exceptional staff and volunteers that respond to that need and most of all the call from Christ to love our neighbor as ourselves. Hand and Hand responds to that call every day.”
Brian Ritchie
Vice Chairman
“I saw how Hand in Hand loved and cared for my own foster child, and I want to be a part of bringing that same love and care to this community.”
Katie Lohr
Secretary
“I work with Hand in Hand because I believe in the power of investing in and empowering members of our community to improve not only their lives, but those of future generations.”
Kevin Peterson
Treasurer
“I was drawn to Hand in Hand because of how deeply the organization impresses me. They don’t just provide service, they are led to serve because they care about the people in their community.”
Erik Sanders
Director
“What I love most about Hand in Hand is the organization’s passion to emulate Christ by serving and helping those most in need in our community.”
Open Board Position