Mrs. Melissa Juarez became the full-time Executive Director in April 2012. Melissa has a Bachelor of Science Degree, is a former schoolteacher and was the coordinator of the local Natural Family Planning Office. Melissa is responsible for the daily operation of our ministry.

 

Ms. Melinda Baker, MPA has a Bachelor of English Degree and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Melinda was our Executive Director from 2001 through 2009 and continues to serve as our Grant Administrator, Consultant and Senior Staff Advisor.

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Mr. Raymond Reeves, Board Chairman, also serves a volunteer Chief Executive Officer and manages the overall operation of the ministry. Raymond has been a Volunteer for Hope House since 1987 and Chairman since 1997. Raymond is a retired Mechanical Engineer from the Corpus Christi Army Depot.

 

Mrs. Robin Perrone is the Financial Advisor and CPA for Hope House. Robin has been a Volunteer for Hope House for over thirty years and is a current board member.

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Ms. Sandra Lerma is the Resident Case Manager and has been with us since 2015.

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Mr. Michael Heras is the Homeless Prevention Case Manager and has been with us since 2020. 

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Ms. Debra Arsuaga Case Manager and has been with us since 2012.

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Mrs. Vanessa Seballez, Ms. Elessa Gonzales and Ms. Kasey Walters are Client Services Advocates. Vanessa is also the Life-skills Training Coordinator.

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Ms. Holly Pierce is our receptionist and Ms. Edith Bonnet is our donation facilitator. 

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Resident Assistants reside part-time at our Faith Home Shelter to provide after-hours supervision, compassion and guidance for the residents at our four (4) shelter buildings.

 

Volunteers assist our staff with the 24-7 operation of our ministry, community outreach programs and serve as pregnancy counselors. Board members and advisors volunteer their time as administrators, fund-raising, grant writing, supervision, accounting, professional services and coordination of renovations and repairs.