Our Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors of A Door of Hope Outreach Inc. provides leadership, governance, and strategic oversight to support the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability. Board members are committed to ethical stewardship, community impact, and advancing programs that promote stability, dignity, and hope.
Beyond governance and strategy, community is defined by people.
Here’s what community means our Board.
Marcus Cheatham
Co- Founder and President of A Door Of Hope Outreach Inc
"Community to me is protection and survival—wisdom passed down through care, guidance from those who’ve walked the path before you. It’s friends who check in, family by blood or by choice who hold you up when systems try to wear you down. And it’s responsibility: knowing your growth matters not just for you, but for those watching and finding possibility in your steps".
Amy Jahnigen
Real Estate Agent for Stellar Home Group of Coldwell Banker Realty
“Community to me is showing up for others and ensuring no one is left behind. It’s generosity, friendship, and inclusion—offering support, resources, and spaces where everyone feels seen and valued. It’s a sense of belonging, finding people you connect with and relate to, and finding friends who feel like family.”
Greg Derwart
VP , Strategy and Experience Officer
for Harford Bank
"Community to me is synonymous with service to others. If we are consistently intentional about looking at our neighbors through the lens of servant hood, we can all flourish and thrive".
Hope Smothers
Certified Medicine Technician & Nursing Assistant
Viva Senior Living
" Community, to me means having a group of diverse individuals, who support and share common experiences; to help each other in their daily lives".
Michael Safo
Independent Owner & Operator of The Grocery Outlet
"Community, to me, is faith expressed through care for one another. It’s the commitment to ensure no one walks through hardship alone and that every individual is treated with dignity and compassion. Strong communities create pathways to stability by offering support, encouragement, and real opportunities for growth. When we come together with empathy and purpose, we help open doors to renewed hope, confidence, and a brighter future for families in need".
Brenda Tackett
Travel Agent, Marvelous Mouse Travels
"Community, to me, is about serving something bigger than myself. It's people coming together with open hearts, lifting one another up, and using their time, talents, and compassion to make a difference. It's showing up, giving back, and creating impact through connection, kindness, and shared purpose. Because when we serve together, we ALL grow stronger".
Interested in serving on our Board?
We welcome individuals who are passionate about community impact, leadership, and service. Please contact us or visit our Volunteer page to learn more about board opportunities.