Our Staff & Board

Meet the Team of Hope House

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Shaun M. Wilson, Founder and Executive Director, when asked to do a bio for our website the things that came to mind were not about me. They were about the people who have touched my life over the last 7 years. Some came up with their own plan, some wanted a different path, some just wanted to have freedom and no one to answer to. Through these years there have been success stories, laughter, events and celebrations, however there have also been those punch in the gut reminders that we all struggle from time to time. We are not perfect, we fall, we get up and if we are lucky, we have the support to hold us up when we don't think we can do it. So, my bio is about the next person that comes into Hope House for whatever reason as long as they walk away knowing that they are respected and loved. Love doesn't always come with hugs and encouragement, sometimes love comes from a place of care and a voice of truth even when it hurts to hear it. Through the love of my children, my team, and my faith, I am blessed and that is who i am.

CASE MANAGER

Ashley Whited is a Certified Peer and Family Specialist, as well as the Lead Case Manager for Hope House. She is a mom of 5 kids and a woman dedicated to making each day better than before. Ashley has a passion to walk alongside individuals in their journey to offer support, encouragement, empowerment, and accountability, to help others build their foundation and reach goals. Ashley has her own life experience of knowing exactly what it feels like to be homeless, in addiction and lose everything important, but with God’s grace, has 6 years of sobriety and is extremely proud of her accomplishments and all the hard work done that makes it so worth it. This allows her connect and relate with others, with understanding and no judgement as she provides case management services. She is a graduate of Hope House program in 2020 as well as a returning employee, and strongly believes that with hard work, motivation, accountability, and GOD by your side, anything is possible. Collaborating with other organizations, to ensure that each individual has all of their needs met, is key and leads to success.

Board of Directors

Linda Munson is a valuable member of our Board of Directors. She is married with three sons. She is retired from patient family services at our local hospital. Linda believes in the mission and vision of Hope House. She worked with a similar ministry years back and wanted to be a part of what Hope House is doing, caring for people in the community who all to often fall in between the cracks.

Nat Clements is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Hope House Board of Directors. She is a Wind Turbine Technician for Invenergy and previously worked as a Policy Analyst for the Maryland Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning. Nat started volunteering grant writing with Hope House in April 2023. She believes in Hope House because they are an organization that doesn’t just push participants through their program to make their grant numbers - they really listen to each individual’s story and goals. She has seen them help people navigate parole to an independent, self sustained life. She has also seen them listen when a man said he was stuck in Sterling and just wanted to get home - they worked tirelessly to help him contact his family in another state and get him safely home to them.

Amber Evanson is our Vise President of our Board of Directors and is a passionate adventurer and travel enthusiast who believes in the power of second chances. With a deep sense of compassion and care, she has dedicated herself to helping others, drawing on her personal experiences to guide her efforts. As the Vice President for Hope House, Amber recognizes the transformative impact of providing a safe space for growth and healing. Her journey is close to her heart, as her significant other was released from incarceration to Hope House. Much-needed support was found to rebuild his life. Inspired by this experience, Amber is committed to giving back and ensuring others have access to the same opportunities for success. By serving on the board, Amber aims to provide caring support, driving systemic changes for others in similar situations. Together we strive for growth, helping others find Hope and New Beginnings.