Leadership
The Hope Ignites Board of Directors and leadership team work together to ensure mission fidelity, financial stewardship, and transparency. Together, we are committed to continuous learning, effective programs and outcomes, and ongoing improvement through evaluation and innovation.
Kristin Ostby de Barillas
President & CEO
As President & CEO of Hope Ignites, Kristin leads the Network Headquarters team and works with local affiliate leadership to ensure that every young person in the program receives similar access to educational experiences, opportunities, and a Network of support. Kristin lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two sons.
Melanie Burden
VP of People & Culture
Brian Hipp
VP of Mission Effectiveness
Bill Fronczak
VP of Advancement
Jennifer Starkey
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Jennifer oversees the Network Headquarters Marketing and Communications team and projects, including the branding, website, public relations, and social media efforts. She serves as a key strategist for the organization’s marketing and communications planning. She lives in St. Louis with her two sons.
Laura Stevens
Senior Director of Organizational Impact
Senior Director of Organizational Impact
Dana Nichols
Senior Director of Donor Engagement
Ashley Scoville
Director of Finance and Accounting
Erin Beezley
Director of Experiential Learning & Youth Development
James Williams
Director of Post-Secondary Success & Strategic Partnerships
Pete Schweiss
Director of Technology Services
Xiá Simmons
Director of Grants & Stewardship
Vivian Mendoza
Latin America Program Advisor
Stephanie Cabrera
Human Capital Manager
Aly Marin
Brand & Design Manager
Martin Totland
Communications & Media Coordinator
Gigi Burgos
Program Data Coordinator
Lynn Trieschmann
Development & Database Coordinator
Jenn Garris
Payroll Specialist
Janée Artis
Infrastructure Support Specialist
Bridget Reuter
Accounting Specialist
Debbie Shelton
Administrative Assistant Specialist
Julie Fabian
Benefits Administrator
