Meet Our Staff

Leadership

Brian Newsome, BA

Executive Director

Brian is responsible for the financial goals and business activities of Fostering Hope, as well as community and public relations. He serves as the liaison who ensures the business and giving community is connected to the mission.

Jennifer Swan

Program Director

Jennifer Swan leads the program teams at Fostering Hope, where she is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of organizational initiatives. She ensures that each project aligns with the mission by bridging leadership strategy with practical, trauma-informed support. By guiding staff and strengthening data strategy, Jennifer ensures that the science of connection remains at the heart of every program, driving long-term stability for foster families and youth.

Jennifer Wilson

Development Director

Jennifer Wilson leads development at Fostering Hope, where she is responsible for the strategy and execution of fundraising, donor engagement, and resource development efforts. She oversees philanthropic partnerships, annual giving, campaigns, and strategic initiatives that sustain and grow the mission. By connecting donors and community partners to meaningful impact, Jennifer ensures that Fostering Hope has the resources to strengthen programs, support foster families and youth, and advance long-term stability and connection.

Staff

The essence of Fostering Hope’s work and success lies with our program coordinators, who lead and train volunteer teams, and who serve as the liaisons with faith congregations, the foster parents, child placement agencies, and El Paso County Department of Human Services.

These coordinators ensure that foster parents and children in foster care are supported in the most effective ways possible, and that all participants are safe and emotionally supported.

Desarey Balloon

Core Program Coordinator

Kenzie Greenbaum

Youth Transitions Coordinator

Tami Olivares

Core Program Supervisor

Temple Scott

Program Coordinator

Eve Sullivan

Youth Transitions Coordinator

Jenni Swogger, LCSW

Program Specialist

Alexis Wells

Program Coordinator

Francesca Wilson

Youth Transitions Coordinator

Anne Haworth

Development & Communications Manager

Michelle Werner

Finance Administrator