Melissa Marie is a high-energy connector and weaver. With a background in marketing and communications, she helps organizations tell their story and build support. Melissa currently holds the role of Manager of Donor Engagement for La Soupe, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that works to bridge the gap between surplus food waste and food insecurity. Melissa is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP). A Southern California native with roots in Chicana culture, Melissa currently calls Cincinnati, OH home where she resides with her two young children.

Jan Flynn, Ph.D., is a businesswoman, a family business consultant, a retired University business professor, a mother, a grandmother, an avid horsewoman, a cattle drive cook, a quilter, and a certified Bar B Que judge. After 20 years in industry working for three major Fortune 500 companies, she spent 20 years teaching business strategy and international management at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, GA. For the past 15 years, her academic and consulting work has focused on transition from one generation to the next in family businesses. Jan is a Certified Sage-ing Leader with Sage-international and has done work with the Center for Conscious Eldering. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Auburn University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. She has been an active part of the Hope Springs Community for almost 25 years. Jan lives on beautiful Lake Sinclair in Central Georgia.

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Vicky Hoffman is a lifelong resident of Ohio. She has degrees in Accounting and International Relations and holds an MBA. Vicky holds the title of Business Manager with Sinclair Communications where she utilizes her professional skills in finance and strategic planning. Vicky also possesses holistic talents that reflect her commitment to helping others. As a certified Yoga Therapist with IAYT, she specializes in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety and depression. Vicky thrives in environments that promote healing and personal growth, embodying her dedication to service in all aspects of her life.

Jess Link is a critical thinker and strategic facilitator for systems change from complex organizational structure to individual behavior. Jess currently works at the University of Cincinnati in CECH Office of Innovation and Community Partnerships. Jess is interested in convening groups with enjoyment, treading new partnership pathways, and bolstering ease for marginalized groups. They spent 10 years in program and partnership management for large non-profit and government organizations including multiple YMCA affiliates, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Brighton Center, and the City of Covington. They've developed and supported more than five employee resource groups and advisory boards focused on standard operating procedure and policy change from DEI initiatives to access of scientifically and medically accurate prevention curriculum for teens. They specialize in facilitating, coaching, and embodiment workshops using methodologies like the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), authentic movement, automatic writing, and Viewpoints.

Caitlin or Cait Miller (she/they) is an East Coast Transplant that has called Cleveland home for the last three years. Caitlin is proudly Queer and Neurodivergent. She spent over 11 years in the Fleet Management Industry prior to joining the non-profit sector in 2022. Caitlin is a Yoga Teacher and Student with 230+ hours of training (Functional Yin and Vinyasa), attuned to Reiki (Usui), and a Certified End-of-Life/Death Doula. Caitlin is passionate about holding space, encouraging healing, and reminding others of their worthiness. She currently offers Slow Flow and Yin Yoga classes weekly and hosts a free monthly grief gathering. She earned her Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees while working full time and is proud of her nontraditional path. Caitlin is an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Member, Hospice Volunteer, and proud supporter (time/treasure) of various organizations. She has served on a number of Committees/Boards over the last 10+ years. She was a 2023 recipient of The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club Top 25 under 35 Movers and Shakers Award, a member of the Cleveland Foundation’s 2024 Foundations for Philanthropy Cohort, and is a current member of the Cleveland Leadership Center’s Bridge Builders Class of 2025. Caitlin enjoys nature, jam bands, coffee, reading, creativity, and exploring. Personal Mission Statement: I want to build community through a compassionate lens with an emphasis on connecting to nature, death and grief care, and health and human services.

Serving the New Eden Retreat Centre in The Netherlands in different capacities over a span of five years is a big part of what called Mindy to bring her experience and dedication to Hope Springs Institute’s Board of Trustees. Other past experience includes serving on the Executive Team of Heart iQ, a personal growth company teaching people how to be heart connected and emotionally hygienic. Mindy has worked one-on-one with women in mentorship programs and has been a small group coach for the 90-Day Heart in Challenge. She has managed a chiropractic office and did a lot of interesting gig work along the way when she was predominantly focusing on raising her family while her sons were young.

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