Hope is a mother, social justice advocate and community partnership consultant. Hope has worked for over 30 years educating, advocating and creating spaces for family and community voices in California. Taking life lessons and inspiration from the birth of her four children, two who were preterm. Driven to serve and impact change, Hope currently serves on district and city forums that address housing, education, resources, policies, and programs in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa. As a community partnership consultant, she strives to equip and support families facing similar challenges. Hope brings this diversity of experience and insight to her role as a Family Leader on the Backbone Team of the Ready! Resilient! Rising! Project and as a member of the Family Accountability Board (FAB).