Staff

Dan Hall, Executive Director, joined Hope and a Home as its second Executive Director. He is deeply committed to the District of Columbia and to helping to rebuild communities. Dan works closely with the Board of Directors to shape the strategic direction of the organization as well as is responsible for the day to day operations. He helps Hope and a Home parents, staff and volunteers identify their innate strengths that can help to advance the mission of this organization.

Grace Dickerson, Education Coordinator, works with parents and schools to ensure that the children receive the educational resources to which they are legally entitled. She helps children gain admission to private and charter schools and offers them incentives for academic achievement. She is a strong advocate with an ability to make education issues and student assessment results easy for parents to understand.

Rosa Mooten, Office Manager, manages Hope and a Home's office, greets visitors, responds to calls from families who are in need of affordable housing, assists with the selection of families for our Transitional Housing Program, handles correspondence and paying bills, and provides clerical support for other staff.

Darnell McWilliams, Maintenance Specialist, oversees the physical operations of Hope and Home properties. He is responsible for the general maintenance of our apartments, for preparing homes for occupancy by new families, and for responding to emergency maintenance calls.

Jhonna Turner, Youth Education Specialist, assists our Education Coordinator in providing educational support to our children. She facilitates youth enrichment activities and oversees our Stay and Thrive after-school program in the 14th and R Street neighborhood.

Mary Jo Schumacher, Family Support Coordinator, provides guidance to our parents through weekly in-home visits, quarterly goal-setting meetings, and annual progress evaluations. She has years of experience connecting with families on a personal level while also holding them accountable for the goals they set for themselves.

Crystal Stewart, Community Organizer, works with residents in Section 8 apartments in our 14th and R Street neighborhood to help them shape the future of their housing and neighborhood. She oversees our Work and Thrive project which provides job training workshops for neighborhood teenagers and helps them find rewarding summer jobs with local businesses.

LaVerne E. Brewster, Family Support Worker, provides support and guidance to Hope and Home families through weekly in-home visits, quarterly goal-setting meetings, and annual progress evaluations. She advocates for appropriate community resources for our families when needed. LaVerne is a graduate of Hope and a Home and has been on staff since October 2008.