Board of Directors & Other Volunteers

The Hope of Survivors Board Meeting in San Antonio, TX, in 2015.
Left to right: Ray Hartwell (Chairman), Jeanne Hartwell, Robert Peck, Steven Grabiner, Martin Weber, Jennifer Schwirzer,
Steve Nelson, Samantha Nelson, Madeline Roll (Australia), Coralie Roll (Australia) and Wendy Schwitzer (Canada)

Co-Founders (Emeriti)

Steve Nelson (served THOS during 2002-2021, 2024-2026)—Co-Founder, Board Chair, & President (Emeritus)

Samantha Nelson (served during THOS 2002-2021, 2024-2026)—Co-Founder, CEO, & Advisor (Emerita)

Board of Directors

Alma Regan (began serving THOS in 2017)—Director; Interim President; V. P. of Administration; 

Carlos Rosero (began serving THOS in 2021)—Director; Vice President of Finance; Technologist

Shyleene Rosado (began serving THOS in 2007)—Director; Latino Division Leader

Sarah Ware (began serving THOS in 2024)—Director; Secretary

Sandra Reyes (began serving THOS in 2021)—Director

Advisory Panel

Tom Lemon (began serving THOS in 2004)—Board Chairman Emeritus (2007-2009); Member Advisory Panel

Sandy Kirkham (began serving THOS in 2006)—Member Advisory Panel; Spokeswoman

Rose Marie Pitt, MD (began serving THOS in 2026)—Member Advisory Panel

Volunteer Staff

Mary Jo Noworyta (began serving THOS in 2007)—Victim Support Services; Special Projects Coordinator

Ellen Peid (began serving THOS in 2014)—Community Outreach Services

Evelyn Cunningham (began serving THOS in 2024)—Victim Support Services

Latino Division Volunteer Staff

Shyleene Rosado (began serving THOS in 2007)—Director; Latino Division Leader

Australian Division Volunteer Staff

Theresa Redden (since 12/2020)—President; Victim Support Services

Canadian Division Volunteer Staff

Daniel Saugh (since 9/18)—Board Chair

Rose Rogers (since 9/18)—Director

The Hope of Survivors Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (March 2008)