The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of Fostering Hope, providing vision, guidance, and accountability to advance our mission of supporting foster families through meaningful relationships.
Each board member plays a vital role in shaping the organization’s direction—helping establish strategic priorities, ensure strong stewardship of resources, and sustain the growth of programs that come alongside families in tangible, life-giving ways.
Representing a range of backgrounds, experiences, and communities, our board is united by a shared commitment to strengthening support systems for children and families in foster care. Their leadership helps ensure that no family walks this journey alone.
Board members serve defined terms and work collaboratively to steward the long-term health and impact of Fostering Hope.
- Susan Presti, Former Community Relations Director, Colorado Springs Utilities | Board Chair
- Julie Briggs, Program Director, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
- Mike Carroll, insurance broker, Northwestern Mutual
- Tracey Engelhardt, Division President and Chief of Operations, Deluxe Corporation
- Harrison Hunter, financial advisor, Northwestern Mutual
- Catania Jones, Director – Children, Youth & Family Services, El Paso County, Colorado
- Tarah King, Vice President, UMB Bank in Colorado Springs
- Steve Scott, owner of Signature Homes by Steve Scott
- Michele Strub-Heer, philanthropist
- Kevin Porter, Executive Director, Special Kids Special Families
- Ben Schoch, Director of Foster Care, Kids Crossing