The People Behind the Mission
From our compassionate staff and devoted board members to our trusted partners and sponsors—these are the individuals and organizations who make our work possible, guiding every step toward healing, safety, and lasting change.
Leadership Team
Paul Hanson
Executive Director
phanson@hopeandhealingga.org
Dana Fowler Miller
Director of Development
and Community Outreach
dmiller@hopeandhealingga.org
Melissa Reddy
Administrative Coordinator
mreddy@hopeandhealingga.org
Beth Oropeza, MSW
Spanish Interpreter
boropeza@hopeandhealingga.org
Clinical Team
Kara Coats, LPC, CPCS
Clinical Director, Therapist
kcoats@hopeandhealingga.org
Louisa Gille-Smith, APC
Therapist
Maria Ibarra, MS
Bilingual Therapist
Lizzy Knight, APC
Therapist
Vicki Schulte, LCSW
Therapist
Susan Sticha, LPC, CPCS
Therapist
Courtney Woodworth, APC
Therapist
Board of Directors
Lisa Hawk
President
Amy Bray
Vice President
Kate West Ingram
Secretary
Jay Long III
Treasurer
Liza Vasyliv
Carrie Munoz
Brad Wiehe
Sarah Richardson
Stephanie Thompson
Ann Mancini
Lori Lebow
Robert Talley
Derreck Booth
Our Partners
To work effectively The Children's Center for Hope and Healing partners with a number of community organizations throughout Northeast Georgia. They include: