
Ambassadors
We thank you for your loyalty and commitment to Hope’s children.
The Ambassadors of Hope is a select group of men and women committed to bettering the lives of children with multiple developmental disabilities. Through their financial and social involvement, Ambassadors help the children of Hope reach their potential and live fulfilling and joyful lives. They also increase awareness of Hope’s mission by spreading the word about its work, and tap their personal and professional networks to help Hope connect with the community.
The Ambassadors of Hope accept support year-round and create an action-oriented and meaningful avenue for men and women in the community to support Hope.
Details of Ambassadors of Hope:
- Gain first-hand knowledge of Hope through an Experience Hope tour, which includes a tour of Hope’s programs, informational luncheon, and time in the classroom
- Increase awareness of Hope and its programs
- Be the face of Hope in your organization, communicating Hope’s mission and vision
- Raise funds and friends to support the children and families at Hope
- Receive special invitations and notifications on upcoming events, engagement opportunities, and the Annual Holiday Reception
- Recognition as an Ambassador of Hope in major fundraising event materials
- Receive information and news about Hope at regular intervals
- Ambassadors receive specially designed Ambassador name badges to be worn at events as designated
Established:
- $500 annual commitment to Hope – paid by January 31st
- Two event tickets to Style of Hope
Legacy Ambassador:
- $250 annual commitment to Hope
- Subscription: $20.83/month
- Individuals who have retired
- Two event tickets to Style of Hope
Next Generation:
- $100 annual commitment to Hope – paid by January 31st
- Individuals thirty-five years of age and under
- One event ticket to Style of Hope
*Ambassador contributions go toward support for programs and services not covered through state and federal funding.
2025 Ambassadors
Jill Aiello
Michael Aiello
Ashley Amin
Nicole Anderson
Samantha Arnold
Ryan Augustine
Amy Barry
Stephanie Barton
Jennifer Bekker
LaTrice Benichou
James Borland
Bryan Bridges
Ashleigh Brinkman
Amanda Brott
Abigail Buoy
Amie Burke
Jennifer Call
Susan Danenberger
Brad Davis
Brent Davis
Kristi Davison
Megan DeFrain
Regan Duffy
Erica Duijzer
Richard Dunn
Thomas Dura
John Eck
Jonathan Erickson
Laura Fiorito
Nicole Florence
Randall Germeraad
Emily Gibbons
Kennan Gilpin
Maggie Schaefer-Gilpin
Eli Goodman
Taryn Grant
Raylene Grischow
Evan Hart
Cliff Hathaway
Josh Hester
Alysse Hewell
Steve Hewell
John Jordan
Maggie Jordan
Stephen Kaufmann
Kirsten Kienzler
Jim Lee
Brandon Maddox
Michael Mahorney
Sammi Mander
Kelly Mizeur
Robert Mizeur
Elizabeth Morgan
James Morphew
Christine Novaria
Graham Ogilvy
Jodi Ogilvy
William O’Sullivan
Stephen Otten
Jennifer Paswater
Natalie Patterson
Clint Paul
Jill Paul
Megan Peck
Sergio Pecori
Nicholas Petrone
Patrick Phalen
Lauren Pryor
Joshua Renken
Leigh Renken
Ted Robinson
Katelyn Rogers
Mark Rose
Peter Sander
Alan Schuermann
Jennifer Schuermann
Gregory Scott
Gina Solomon
Kim Staff
Jeff Stauffer
Sheri Stauffer
Abbey Steele
Lawrence Sweat
David Tretter
Eileen Turanchik
Betsy Vogt
Abby Walsh
Evan Westlake
Jeffrey Wilday
Kari Willett
Adam Zerkle
Karen Zerkle
