At HSP, we are committed to transformational change, equality for all, and The Good Life. This means creating a prosperous future for all people, addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.

Board of Directors

  • Shayla Bischoff (she/her)

    Manager of Undergraduate Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver

  • Muna Hijazi

    Community Organizer, Founder of Moon Sun Mountain Consulting

  • Dr. Steve Tallman

    International Business Strategist, Former Chair of the International Management Division of the Academy of Management

  • Heather Ashton

    Program Manager at the Office of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University.

  • Sweta Gupta

    Speaker, writer and CEO of Gridless Global

  • Bob Spires

    Associate Professor in Graduate Education at the University of Richmond, expert in Human Trafficking Prevention

  • Jennifer Garvin-Sanchez

    Professor of World Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University

  • Sam Kemp

    Non-Profit Program Consultant, VCU Masters Student

  • Guadalupe Ramirez

    Founder of the Highland Support Project, Director of the Association of Highland Women

  • Katy Padilla

    ESOL specialist at Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia

Our Team

  • Guadelupe Ramírez

    Founder & AMA Director

  • Benjamin Blevins

    Co-Founder & CFO

  • Lesly Bravo

    Community Health Facilitator

  • Katy Tuy

    Community Health Facilitator

  • Iris Romero

    Administrative Accountant

  • Brian Blevins-Ramírez

    Program Coordinator

  • Giovanni Tecun

    Logistics

  • Shalitha "Shy" Peaches

    Ethnobotanist

Community Outreach Team

Community Outreach Team

Creative Team

Creative Team

Community Support Team

Community Support Team