Meet Our Team

Our team supports young recovering artists in their sobriety and creativity through the governance of Hope Creates. Meet the Hope Creates executive director and board members who currently serve our community.

Executive Committee

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Pat Rohrkaste
Pat Rohrkaste

President of the Board

Carolyn Bryant
Carolyn Bryant

Vice President of the Board

Melinda Love
Melinda Love

Secretary of the Board

Krista Steward
Krista Steward

Treasurer of the Board

Board Members

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Sandy Brooks
Sandy Brooks

Board Member

Eleanor Byrd
Eleanor Byrd

Board Member

Lillian Curlett
Lillian Curlett

Board Member

Dr. Julie Gary
Dr. Julie Gary

Board Member

Yvette LeGear
Yvette LeGear

Board Member

Aaron Perlut
Aaron Perlut

Board Member

Jim Wallis, B.S., M.A.
Jim Wallis, B.S., M.A.

Board Member

Jerry West
Jerry West

Board Member

Mark Witzling
Mark Witzling

Board Member

Staff

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Katherine Thomas-Dietz
Katherine Thomas-Dietz

Executive Director & Founder

Jennifer Lunceford
Jennifer Lunceford

Program Director

Jeni Fehr
Jeni Fehr

Program & Administrative Manager