Kids Hope USA Team
The team at Kids Hope USA is dedicated to connecting and equipping church partners to cultivate meaningful relationships with students who deserve caring and consistent adults in their lives to help them thrive.
The National Support team supports all departments in providing strategic direction, background support, and additional resources to help the organization–and all those involved–thrive.
The Partnership Growth team is responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with churches, organizations, and schools in an effort to establish more Kids Hope USA partnerships.
The Program Success team empowers new and ongoing Kids Hope USA programs to thrive. They provide training, encouragement, insight, and valuable resources to help program directors, mentors, and prayer partners serve their students well.

Dr. Karen Pearson
President

Kara Nguyen
Director of Development

Carrie Danek
Director of Operations

Brandon Waite
Director of Program Success

Ellie Wilson
Marketing and Communications Specialist

Sasha Condet
National Office Administrator

Jamie Perkins
Partnership & Program Administrator

Jamie Nylaan
Donor Relations Administrator

Kristy Getsinger
Donor Engagement Specialist

Jesse Luyk
Website and Database Administrator

Debbi Hildenbrand
Partnership Growth Specialist

Joe Cox
Partnership Growth Specialist

Michelle Silberfine
Partnership Growth Specialist

Brooke VanderTuin
Partnership Growth Administrator

Brandon Waite
Director of Program Success

Cheryl Molhoek
Launch Success Director

Carol Miller
Launch Success Specialist

Kate Cochran
Launch Success Specialist

Davina Pennington
Program Support Director

Tammy Johnston
Program Support Specialist

Andrea Mason
Program Support Specialist