FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As the Executive Director of Hill Country Hope Foundation, Courtney brings experience and passion to the mission of supporting foster and adoptive children. With a degree in Mass Communications from Texas State University and a double minor in Social Work & Social Welfare, Courtney is dedicated to advocating for children in need. Her passion for the cause began at Boerne High School when she started mentoring and serving underprivileged children, an experience that sparked a lifelong commitment to supporting vulnerable youth. With internships at CPS and The Center for Child Protection, Courtney has gained extensive experience in child welfare, equipping her to lead with knowledge, empathy, and a commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of foster and adoptive children.

BOARD MEMBER

Ashley is a wife to husband, Josh and mother to beautiful daughter, Liliana; handsome son, Dominic and sweet twins, Zeke and Zane. She loves being active and doing all things in the sun…especially if there is water involved! Ashley has had a passion for children since high school. After graduating college and receiving a Masters degree in Education, she moved in to a teaching career, working with children with severe special needs and loved every minute of it! Adoption was always a desire for she and her husband. They started by providing respite care for a family and that opened the door to their adoption journey. After adopting their daughter, and struggling with infertility, they knew adoption was the way God was going to build their family. Ashley is honored to be a part of the Hill Country Hope Foundation and support families and foster/adoptive youth with the knowledge she has learned, and continue to learn along their journey. 

BOARD MEMBER

Jodi and her family moved from Massachusetts to Texas with her husband, Nate, and their two children, Cora & Calvin. A longtime nurse, health coach, and currently a school nurse at a local charter school, she is passionate about serving families and children in her community. Jodi loves to travel with her family and baking macarons in her free time. In addition, she has been involved in a church plant in Buda helping to build faith-based connections. With personal experience navigating health challenges and a heart for helping others, she is excited to support Hill Country Hope Foundation in its mission to provide clothing & resources to foster, adoptive, and kinship families in need.

BOARD MEMBER

Amber is a dedicated advocate for children and families, bringing over 10 years of experience working with at-risk children in a school system. With a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Master’s in Higher Education, she is passionate about helping families navigate the foster care and adoption process. Her commitment to creating positive change makes her an invaluable member of our board. Amber also enjoys embracing all that Austin has to offer with her family and friends.