Our Founder &
Executive Director
Anthony Scott
Originally from Daytona Beach Florida, Anthony moved to New Mexico in 2008 with dreams of making his way to the NFL through semi pro football as a former Florida gator. Life had a different path for him, and he ended up at the Metropolitan Detention Center of New Mexico for six years as a corrections officer. Here he learned the term and the skill verbal judo, which he used to gain rapport with those under his care while in the jail system. Little did he know that his time there was training ground on how to serve those specifically through this nonprofit. Anthony is the heart and soul of this organization in the definition of passion for service
Our
Founder & Executive Director
Anthony Scott
Originally from Daytona Beach Florida, Anthony moved to New Mexico in 2008 with dreams of making his way to the NFL through semi pro football as a former Florida gator. Life had a different path for him, and he ended up at the Metropolitan Detention Center of New Mexico for six years as a corrections officer. Here he learned the term and the skill verbal judo, which he used to gain rapport with those under his care while in the jail system. Little did he know that his time there was training ground on how to serve those specifically through this nonprofit. Anthony is the heart and soul of this organization in the definition of passion for service
Our
Founder & Executive Director
Anthony Scott
Originally from Daytona Beach Florida, Anthony moved to New Mexico in 2008 with dreams of making his way to the NFL through semi pro football as a former Florida gator. Life had a different path for him, and he ended up at the Metropolitan Detention Center of New Mexico for six years as a corrections officer. Here he learned the term and the skill verbal judo, which he used to gain rapport with those under his care while in the jail system. Little did he know that his time there was training ground on how to serve those specifically through this nonprofit. Anthony is the heart and soul of this organization in the definition of passion for service
Our Board
The members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
Nina McCracken
Vice Chair
Town manager of Edgewood, NM with close to a decade of experience and a lasting passion for those who have been affected by incarceration
Simon Lopez
Treasurer
Previous Chief Impact Officer for Goodwill and previous Program Officer for Kelloggs Foundation, Simon brings creative insight as well as experience with non-profit funding management
Shelley Repp
Fundraising Manager
CEO of New Mexico Dream Center, a non-profit that focuses on our youth affected by trauma and abuse encountered in the world of trafficking. Shelley brings years of experience of grassroots fundraising for many social projects
Ricardo Castillo
Master Accountant
Previous CFO at First Nations Community HealthSource. Experienced staff accountant, history of working in the non-profit sector, Ricardo possesses skills in communication, mentoring,management, and leadership.
Gwen Valentino
Grant Writer
Owner of New Mexico Grant Writers, Gwen brings a plethora of knowledge with over 10+ years with federal and state grant writing along with foundation funding
Our Board
The members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society.
Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
Stacy Burleson
Board Chair
Executive Director and Founder of the non-profit Women In Leadership, serving women affected from incarceration. Stacy Burleson understands firsthand the affects of abuse and incarceration after serving 6yrs in the prison system
Nina McCracken
Vice Chair
Town manager of Edgewood, NM with close to a decade of experience and a lasting passion for those who have been affected by incarceration
Brea Simek
Secretary
Previous business owner of 8 years with Herbalife, Brea takes the well being and quality of life for the community seriously. Brea brings exceptional managment, leadership, marketing, organizational skills and dedication to serving H.O.P.E.
Simon Lopez
Treasurer
Previous Chief Impact Officer for Goodwill and previous Program Officer for Kelloggs Foundation, Simon brings creative insight as well as experience with non-profit funding management
Shelley Repp
Fundraising Manager
CEO of New Mexico Dream Center, a non-profit that focuses on our youth affected by trauma and abuse encountered in the world of trafficking. Shelley brings years of experience of grassroots fundraising for many social projects
Ernesto Ortiz
Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator
With almost two decades in the prison system, Ernesto has overcome the affects of that very system and traumatic past, now using his testimony and CPSW certification as a tool to engage with the community in ways that majority cannot
Ricardo Castillo
Master Accountant
Previous CFO at First Nations Community HealthSource. Experienced staff accountant, history of working in the non-profit sector, Ricardo possesses skills in communication, mentoring,management, and leadership.
Gwen Valentino
Grant Writer
Owner of New Mexico Grant Writers, Gwen brings a plethora of knowledge with over 10+ years with federal and state grant writing along with foundation funding
Our Board
The members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
Nina McCracken
Vice Chair
Town manager of Edgewood, NM with close to a decade of experience and a lasting passion for those who have been affected by incarceration
Simon Lopez
Treasurer
Previous Chief Impact Officer for Goodwill and previous Program Officer for Kelloggs Foundation, Simon brings creative insight as well as experience with non-profit funding management
Shelley Repp
Fundraising Manager
CEO of New Mexico Dream Center, a non-profit that focuses on our youth affected by trauma and abuse encountered in the world of trafficking. Shelley brings years of experience of grassroots fundraising for many social projects
Ricardo Castillo
Master Accountant
Previous CFO at First Nations Community HealthSource. Experienced staff accountant, history of working in the non-profit sector, Ricardo possesses skills in communication, mentoring,management, and leadership.
Gwen Valentino
Grant Writer
Owner of New Mexico Grant Writers, Gwen brings a plethora of knowledge with over 10+ years with federal and state grant writing along with foundation funding
