MISSION
VISION
VALUES
MISSION
We are a relationship-centered community where marginalized youth and their families
hope, heal, and thrive.
vision
A restored community where youth and their families have moved from systemic trauma to a place of power and belonging.
values
Collaboration
Authentic relationships
Dignity, Hope, Innovation
Inspiring Vision, Trust
We are a relationship-centered community where marginalized youth and their families
hope, heal, and thrive.
A restored community where youth and their families have moved from systemic trauma to a place of power and belonging.
Collaboration
Authentic relationships
Dignity, Hope, Innovation
Inspiring Vision, Trust
SCIENCE
OF HOPE
At HOPE585, we anchor our work in the Science of Hope, recognizing that hope is not merely a feeling but a mindset. Our programs, partnerships, and initiatives are strategically crafted around teaching and restoring youth and families' hope for their future.
OUR TEAM
STAFF
Ashley Cross
EdD- Executive Director
Faith Phelps
Director of
Operations
Oni Colon
MPH- Manager of
Family Services
Peggy Woodward
Finance Coordinator
Alexander Leonty
Manager of
Programs
Administrative
Assistant
Keyondra Myricks
Community Engagement
and Volunteer
Coordinator
Shalese Cotton
Mentorship and
Camp Coordinator
Hannah Wright, BA
Youth Counselor
and Case Manager
Tiffany Quick
Foster Home
Coordinator
William Luciano
Youth Champion
Melissa Medina
Youth Champion
Ashley Cross
EdD,
Executive Director
Brandy Cooper
Reimagine Fellow
Faith Phelps
Director of
Operations
Oni Colon
MPH- Manager of
Family Services
Peggy Woodward
Finance Coordinator
Alexander Leonty
Manager of Programs
Shalese Cotton
Mentorship and
Camp Coordinator
Keyondra Myricks
Community Engagement
& Volunteer Coordinator
Hannah Wright, BA
Youth Counselor
& Case Manager
Tiffany Quick
Foster Home
Coordinator
William Luciano
Youth Champion
Melissa Medina
Youth Champion
Imani Hunter
CarePortal Coordinator
Diedre Walker
Community Foster
Home Respite
Zachary Williford-Webb
Youth Counselor
& Case Manager
Imani Hunter
CarePortal
Coordinator
BOARD
Jennifer Arbore
CPA- The Bonadio
Group- Board Chair
Maya Crane
Crane Solutions-
Vice Chair
Gary Domenico
Community
Member- Secretary
Dan Rudd
Financial Partners
of Upstate New York,
a MassMutual
Firm-Treasurer
Alana Sansone
Geva Theatre-
Member
Rich Pulvino
ESL- Member
Josh Gewolb, Esq.
Harter
Secrest and Emery,
LLC- Member
Kathryn Kapatos
Nixon Peabody-
Member
Annette Campbell
The Tax Experience
Former Foster Youth
Dr. Myra Henry
YWCA- Member
Corinda Reaves
RTS- Member
Jennifer Arbore
CPA- The Bonadio
Group-Board Chair
Maya Crane
Crane Solutions-
Vice Chairs
Gary Domenico
Community
Member- Secretary
Dan Rudd
Financial Partners
of Upstate New York,
a MassMutual
Firm-Treasurer
Alana Sansone
Geva Theater-
Member
Rich Pulvino
ESL-
Member
Josh Gewolb, Esq.
Harter
Secrest and Emery,
LLC- Member
Kathryn Kapatos -
Nixon Peabody-
Member
Annette Campbell
The Tax Experience
Former Foster Youth
Dr. Myra Henry
YWCA- Member
Corinda Reaves
RTS- Member
