About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides strategic oversight and ensures accountability to our mission. Day-to-day operations are led by a professional team under the direction of an Executive Director, who ensures the success of our Mission through solid management of programs, staff, and resources.
Star of Hope's Board of Directors provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to ensure our organization fulfills its mission of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
As dedicated community volunteers, Board members help guide Star of Hope's long-term vision, safeguard its financial health, establish organizational policies, and ensure accountability to the individuals we support, our employees, and the communities we serve.
While the Executive Director and leadership team manage daily operations, the Board focuses on the organization's overall success, sustainability, and continued commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services throughout Coos and Curry counties.
Our Board of Directors
President
Francine Worthen
Pacific Properties - Retired
Coos Bay Schools - Retired
Member
Terry Edwards
Broker/Former Owner,
E.L.Edwards Realty II - Retired
Member
Dominic Jurado
Branch Manager,
Oregon Coast Bank – CB
Treasurer
Sheila Banks
Administrator,
South Coast ESD - Retired
Member
Doug Veysey
School Teacher - Retired
Track and Field Coach
Member
Donna Woods
Speech Pathologist,
South Coast ESD
Secretary
Patricia Johnson
Administrator,
North Bend Schools - Retired
Member
Kimberly Brick
Non-Profit/Education Leader
Led by the Executive Director, Star of Hope's Executive Leadership Team provides the vision, direction, and operational leadership necessary to fulfill our organization's mission. Working collaboratively, the team oversees programs, personnel, financial management, quality assurance, and organizational development to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services.
The Executive Leadership Team translates the strategic direction established by the Board of Directors into effective daily operations, while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Together, they are committed to supporting our dedicated employees, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the opportunities, resources, and support needed to live fulfilling, self-directed lives.
Current Organizational Chart
Our Executive Leadership Team
Executive Director/CEO
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Star of Hope's Administration Team provides the essential support, coordination, and resources that keep our organization operating efficiently and effectively. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and program staff, the Administration Team oversees key functions including human resources, finance, technology, facilities, training, compliance, and administrative services.
Through collaboration, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence, the team ensures that employees have the tools, guidance, and support necessary to provide high-quality, person-centered services.
Although much of their work takes place behind the scenes, the Administration Team plays a vital role in Star of Hope's success, strengthening organizational operations, promoting accountability, and helping create an environment where both employees and the individuals we support can thrive.
Our Administration Team
Agency Nurse
Shamy Turner, MSN, RN
Star of Hope's Program Management Team provides the direct leadership, coordination, and oversight necessary to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services across our residential, day services, supported living, and employment programs.
Working closely with the Executive Leadership and Administration Teams, Program Managers oversee daily operations, supervise and support direct care staff, coordinate individualized services, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
As a vital connection between organizational leadership, employees, individuals receiving services, and their families, the Program Management Team promotes collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Through compassionate leadership and a commitment to individual choice, independence, and community inclusion, our Program Managers help ensure that every person supported by Star of Hope has opportunities to achieve their goals and live a meaningful, self-directed life.
Our Direct Support Professionals:
The Heart of Star of Hope.
Every day, Star of Hope's Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) make an extraordinary difference in the lives of the people we support. They are mentors, advocates, teachers, problem-solvers, cheerleaders, and trusted companions who help turn everyday moments into opportunities for growth, independence, and achievement.
Whether supporting someone in their home, helping them develop new skills, exploring the community, pursuing employment, building friendships, or celebrating personal milestones, our DSPs are there to encourage, empower, and inspire. Their work is as diverse and unique as the individuals they support, and no two days are ever quite the same!
But being a DSP is about far more than providing assistance. It's about recognizing potential, respecting individual choices, promoting dignity, and helping people create lives filled with purpose, connection, and possibility. It's about knowing when to lend a helping hand, when to offer encouragement, and when to step back so someone can experience the pride of doing something independently.
Our Direct Support Professionals bring patience, creativity, compassion, energy, and dedication to everything they do. They navigate challenges, celebrate victories both big and small, and help create meaningful experiences that enrich lives every single day.
At Star of Hope, our DSPs don't just provide services. They open doors, build confidence, create opportunities, and help make independence possible. They are the heart of our mission and the people who bring it to life, one person, one opportunity, and one extraordinary day at a time.
