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Welcome to The Speak Hope Foundation

Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large.

A belief is an attitude that something is the case, or that some proposition about the world is true.

A vision is a way to answer your own “why” of life. It gives you the reason for your actions, choices, hopes, and desires.

The term happiness is used in the context of mental or emotional states, including positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

About The Speak Hope Foundation Staff

The Speak Hope Foundation provides life-changing affordable evidenced-based services to underserved communities who cannot meet the increasing cost of these mental health services. The foundation strives to promote improved mental well-being for all individuals and families through education, supportive services and advocacy.

Pat Beckles

Pat Beckles

Secretary

Pat brings over 20 years of experience as a Nationally Certified Workforce Development Professional and Certified Career Coach. She has a passion to assist her clients with finding the right career fit. Whether you are in need of identifying and researching your career interests, assistance in your job search, creation of a cover letter, resume development, or interview preparation, she is here to assist you. Pat brings all of this experience to you to assist you in discovering your right career fit.

Lisa Farray Atkins

Lisa Farray Atkins

Treasurer

I am a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of collaborative proven skills in successfully providing counseling, advisement, and mentoring. I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency.

Felicia C. Hunt

Felicia C. Hunt

Director of Community Engagement

Felicia C. Hunt holds a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling, specializing in Crisis Response & Trauma. She is a trained Victims’ Advocate focusing on the prevention of domestic violence. Felicia holds certificates in the prevention of child abuse and maltreatment, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. She holds a graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling and has dedicated countless hours to the academic research of post-separation abuse, coercive control, and “high conflict” family court litigation.