Our Family

Meet our leadership team and board members.

Executive Team

Maureen Kornowa

Maureen Kornowa

CEO/Executive Director

Maureen Kornowa has almost 20 years of experience in the nonprofit arena. Since joining Home of Hope in 2014, she has taken HOH from a state-funded children’s shelter to a business model that saves children from homelessness and keeps young families together.

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Renita Pollard

Renita Pollard

Director of Operations

Renita Pollard has been a part of our team since 2004. She currently serves as our director of operations where she oversees all day-to-day responsibilities and activities. She keeps us running smoothly and effectively each and every day. 

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Our Staff

Samantha Pryor

Samantha Pryor

Exec. Assistant & Volunteer Coord.

A new mom and jack of all trades, Samantha Pryor is a light to everyone in Home of Hope’s office. She’s been a part of the team since 2019, and currently works as our executive assistant and volunteer coordinator.

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Veronica Luck

Veronica Luck

Lead Residential Advisor

Ashley Turner

Ashley Turner

Case Manager/Residential Advisor

Ashley Turner serves as both a case manager and residential advisor for Home of Hope. She’s been a part of the Home of Hope team since 2019 and brings a passion for helping others.

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Ariyahna Sumler

Ariyahna Sumler

Residential Advisor

Michele Barbee

Michele Barbee

Residential Advisor

Michele has been a part of the Home of Hope team since 2012 . She serves as a residential advisor and assists with Home of Hope clients.  

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Bridgette Fredrick

Bridgette Fredrick

Coordinator of Food Services

Since 2009, Bridgette Fredrick has helped keep our Home of Hope families full. She serves as our food coordinator and plans and prepares meals for residents.

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Executive Board

Jennifer Bridwell

Jennifer Bridwell

Chairwoman of the Board,
Gwinnett Market President GBC

Jim Jodecke

Jim Jodecke

Vice Chairman,
Partner, Andersen, Tate & Carr, PC

Ruth Davis

Ruth Davis

Secretary,
Community Leader

Ray Stanley

Ray Stanley

Treasurer,
Community Leader

Lever Stewart

Lever Stewart

Attorney,
President/CEO Accushield


Board Members

Autumn Bailey-Ford
CEO,
Autumn Bailey Entertainment, LLC

Andrew Hedrich
CPA, Manager,
Smith+Howard CPAs

Matt Hopkins
President & CEO,
SEI Group, Inc.

Doug Meyer
Fund Development, Community Leader

Peggy Slappey
Broker,
Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc.