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Donato J. Borrillo, MD, JD

Donato J. Borrillo, MD, JD

Director of Medical Services
Liesa A. Borrillo, MA, MS

Liesa A. Borrillo, MA, MS

Director of Strategy and Operations
Betty Johnston

Betty Johnston

Director of Mission Advancement
Kaitlin O’Callahan

Kaitlin O’Callahan

Client Experience & Education Coordinator
Sofia Stetter

Sofia Stetter

Client Experience & Education Associate
Josette Gandia

Josette Gandia

Client Experience & Education Associate

Our Circle of Partners

Karina Curtis, MA

Karina Curtis, MA

Founder & Director, Abundant Health & Wellness Counseling Services
Lauren O'Deen

Lauren O'Deen

Founder & Director, Read & Rise Initiative
Joyce Ellis, C-CPT

Joyce Ellis, C-CPT

Founder & Director, Happy Heart Imaging Service
Shereka Nicole, M.Ed.

Shereka Nicole, M.Ed.

CEO & Founder, Premier Moms
Mrittunjai Srivastava

Mrittunjai Srivastava

Founder & Director, InnovexLab

Board of Directors

Amber Pennuto

Amber Pennuto

Ruth Raymond

Ruth Raymond

Andrew Scholberg

Andrew Scholberg

Matthew Timmons

Matthew Timmons

Neda Shojaeinia

Neda Shojaeinia

Deacon John Okragleski, OFS

Deacon John Okragleski, OFS

Community Leadership Council

Andrew Chase

Andrew Chase

Kathryn Timmons

Kathryn Timmons

Jodi Wheeler

Jodi Wheeler

Francis Raykovitz

Francis Raykovitz

Rachel Wimbly

Rachel Wimbly

Jasmine Watson

Jasmine Watson

FAQs

Why does Circle of Hope rely so strongly on community partnerships?

Complex challenges rarely have simple solutions. The people we serve are often facing concerns involving housing, healthcare, finances, education, employment, relationships, childcare, or several of these needs at the same time.

That is why we believe so strongly in working together. By uniting the strengths of trusted community organizations, we can surround each individual with practical help, specialized expertise, meaningful opportunities, and the kind of support that can make choosing life feel truly possible—and sustainable beyond the immediate decision.

Partnership also allows us to build on the excellent work already being done in our community rather than duplicate it—helping us reach further, respond more fully to real needs, and use every resource entrusted to us with great care and clear purpose.

What does being a community partner involve?

Being a community partner is about bringing together what each organization does best to make a greater difference together. Every partnership can look a little different, and we love discovering where your strengths, services, expertise, or resources can have the greatest impact.

That might mean providing specialized services, accepting referrals, sharing professional expertise, offering practical resources, supporting programs or events, volunteering, or stepping in to help meet a specific need.

What matters most is the relationship. We want our partnerships to be collaborative, meaningful, and genuinely beneficial to the people we serve—creating a stronger, wider circle of support than any one organization could provide alone.

Does Circle of Hope provide essential services directly, or simply refer people to other organizations?

Absolutely—we do far more than simply provide referrals. Circle of Hope offers a wide range of essential services directly, while also recognizing that no single organization can—or should try to—meet every need alone.

When specialized care, expertise, or resources are needed beyond what we provide, we turn to trusted community partners. We are highly selective about the organizations we work with and consider the quality of their services, responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to genuinely help the people we serve. It is because we believe that partner can add real value—not simply because their name appears on a resource list.

And a referral is never meant to be a handoff. We routinely follow up, help navigate next steps, address barriers, and stay involved to help ensure the connection is successful. If something is not working, we do not simply leave someone to figure it out alone—we help look for another path.

Our goal is to create a true continuum of support: providing excellent services directly where we can, thoughtfully extending that support through carefully chosen partners where needed, and remaining engaged throughout the process. This allows us to surround each individual with practical help, specialized expertise, meaningful opportunity, and a stronger network of care than any one organization could provide alone.

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