We are currently looking for additional board members!
If you are passionate about helping children learn about the love of Christ,
please contact us at [email protected].
If you are passionate about helping children learn about the love of Christ,
please contact us at [email protected].
Board of Directors
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Douglas Ready
President
Doug has been a lifelong Wisconsinite. He currently lives in the Madison, Wisconsin area with his wife and 3 children. Doug received his MBA with a Business Administration focus from Upper Iowa University. He uses this knowledge as a Purchasing Manager for Wick Buildings Inc. Besides being on the board for Hands of Hope DR, Doug also volunteers as an EMT and is President of the Wisconsin Frame Builders Association (WFBA).
As Doug was starting his journey with God, he attended an event where the leadership of Hands of Hope DR were discussing an upcoming mission trip. Doug immediately felt the call to go on this trip and was amazed by the love of the Dominican Republic. He has been on 4 mission trips to the Dominican Republic, 2 as a member of the group and 2 as a mission trip leader. Doug is ready to grow the Hands of Hope DR organization and get as many children sponsored as possible. |
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Alison WeberDirector of Child Sponsorship & Secretary
Alison is originally from Hartland, Michigan. She went to Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. She moved to Madison, WI in 2011 to work at a software company. There she met her husband, Brennen, and they got married in 2017. Brennen introduced Alison to Hands of Hope after he had participated in multiple short-term missions' trips to the Dominican Republic. Alison joined the Hands of Hope Board in 2021 to help facilitate child sponsorships, education and resource programs, and work with the communities to help spread the Word of Jesus.
Alison has gone on two short-term missions' trips to El Almirante where she enjoyed meeting the community and participating in activities with the kids. She is excited and hoping for future trips to spend time in El Almirante as well as visit the new communities we've started working in. |
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Daniel LawlessTreasurer
Daniel was born and raised in the Madison area and attended the UW Madison where he graduated with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Daniel joined the board of Hands of Hope in the spring of 2023. He is a member of High Point Church and lives on the west side of Madison with his wife and daughter. When he is not working, Daniel enjoys doing home improvement projects, playing games with family and friends, sailing, or spending time outdoors.
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Staff
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Ana Patricia HerediaPresident and Manager in Dominican Republic
Ana Patricia grew up in a Christian home, and she came to know Jesus when she was 13 years old. She grew up accompanying her mother to serve with missionary groups throughout the DR. She studies medicine at Intec, specializing in Hospital Management and Health services at CUC. She is currently completing her certificate for Women's Biblical Studies at SEBTS.
Ana has managed the administrative and logistical functions in the Dominican Republic in all the communities since August 2019. |
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Juan Marcos TapiaDirector of Evangelistic and Discipleship Projects
Juan Marcos is a student In the Literature program at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). He graduated from the English immersion program and is currently studying theology at Timoteo Nueva Esperanza Bible Institute. He served as a student leader for Cru for 8 years.
His passion in reading and evangelism has contributed to his work with Hands of Hope, where he developed the Manos a los Libros (Hands on Books) program. |