HOPE Staff

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megan@aitkinhope.org

I believe in a Family First model and approach to leadership.  Creating a work culture that promotes a healthy and balanced home and work life; attracts and retains quality staff.  This includes encouraging self-care and continuous personal and professional growth.  In turn, our advocacy team is equipped and able to devote our full energy and attention to those whom we serve.  At HOPE we take great pride and responsibility in providing a high level of individualized and human centered services to domestic violence victim/survivors.  

darla@aitkinhope.org

I started as an intern at HOPE/AADA back in 2008 . I was fortunate to join this amazing team as an advocate in 2010.  This has allowed me the privilege of paying it forward by helping victims

of domestic abuse. I have met some of the most incredible courageous women over the years, who have emerged from the depths of darkness. I believe all people deserve to live a life without violence, including verbal and emotional abuse. We promote healthy families and I hope that someday there will not be a need for agencies like ours, but in the meantime, I will continue to fight this battle to end domestic abuse.

jaime@aitkinhope.org

Driven by passion and purpose, I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I joined HOPE in 2020 and appreciate the diversity of my position. This includes advocating for DV victims/survivors in legal situations, empowering victims/survivors in their healing journey, facilitating women's empowerment support group, and providing education presentations to youth on teen dating violence prevention and healthy relationships. Advocacy is rewarding because it affords me the opportunity to assist in unique and meaningful ways that support survivors' healing, advocate for equity in every case, and transform society’s response to domestic violence. I feel fortunate to be part of such a remarkable team dedicated to our mission. Outside of work, I enjoy making memories with family and friends, woodworking, the arts, and spending time in nature. 

 shanna@aitkinhope.org

Supporting the Advocates at HOPE is the most fulfilling aspect of my job. They perform incredible work, and assisting them is truly rewarding. Awareness is very important to me also. Anything I can do to make people aware of HOPE, is a success. Outside of work at HOPE, I enjoy camping with my family during the summer and curling in the winter.