Erin became the CEO of Hope Cooperative in 2016 after serving as the agency’s first Development Director for a period of three years. Prior to leading Hope Cooperative, Erin spent over 25 years in the food business as a sales and marketing professional. In 2008 she co-founded and served as Executive Director for a non-profit substance abuse treatment program for teens in Placer County. After successfully merging that program into a larger non-profit, Erin found her niche in the non -profit world. Serving as the first Development Director for Hope Cooperative was an incredibly rewarding and energizing experience. She looks forward to building the resources to offer expanded services to enhance the lives of the people we serve. Erin holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from San Jose State University and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from San Diego State University.

Marlyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with Hope Cooperative since 2001. As Program Director, she oversees Hope Cooperative’s TCORE Team and the Clubhouse. TCORE is a moderate to high intensive outpatient program that provides psychiatric, psychosocial rehabilitation, therapy, and case management and employment services for up to 700 clients. Marlyn was instrumental in developing a student social work internship program. In addition to her role at TCORE, Marlyn is transitioning to Director of Operations for Hope Cooperative. In this role Marlyn is responsible for the strategic planning, implementing and overseeing of the daily operations for the organization. Marlyn has her Masters of Social Work from the California State University, Sacramento. Marlyn’s leadership is grounded in a strengths based approach and a belief that change happens through fueling connections.

Kim has worked at Hope Cooperative (formerly TLCS) for more than twelve years. Kim has been in the human resources field since 2001, specializing in Benefits Administration. Kim and her team are tasked with coordinating daily operational, human resources, and payroll functions, streamlining systems, improving business efficiency, and implementing the agency’s health and wellness activities. Kim is also Hope Cooperative’s resident Notary Public.

Kim’s passion is to be of service to others, and although she doesn’t work directly with the clients, she loves supporting the staff who work hard to improve our clients’ quality of life.

Janelle is a proud HBCU grad, where she received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. She joined Hope Cooperative in July 2020 as Program Director for the TCORE Program working with a dynamic team of staff and leaders who make it their goal to create positive impacts in the lives of the clients served. She worked in children’s mental health for 19 years, most recently within leadership in the Wraparound program providing community-based services to foster youth who have experienced significant trauma. These values translate well to Hope Cooperative and TCORE in that strength-based whole person care, inclusive of client voice are what drive program and client success. She is looking forward to continued growth and learning from all that Hope Cooperative has to offer.

Karina started with Hope Cooperative in 2019 as Executive Coordinator and quickly worked her way up to External Affairs Manager in just a few short months.  For eight years she enjoyed a successful career in event production in the Bay Area and Sacramento, and in her free time, served on the non-profit board of Stockton Lambs in San Joaquin County.  As her commitment with Lambs was coming to an end, she decided she wanted to follow her passion and transition full time into the non-profit sector.  Karina enjoys building relationships, being active in the community and is an active member of Junior League Sacramento.

Linda started with Hope Cooperative in February of 2002 as a SHEP mental health advocate, she was promoted to Coop Manager in 2005 and feel in love with Permanent Supportive Housing and has lead in different capabilities in housing since. She is a Health Leadership Alumni of the Sierra Health Foundation 2016. She was the lead person in the development of our Clubhouse, which made that dream a reality with volunteers for the first three years. She has a strong passion for social justice and equality for the staff and people we serve.

Maria Pruett, MFT has worked in the mental health field for the past fourteen years.  Maria has experience working with at risk youth and their families, who struggled with mental health, the child welfare system, juvenile system, and family courts.  Maria spent the last four years working with adults with dual diagnosis, homelessness, medical health concerns, psychiatric needs, and the court systems.  Maria has her B. A. in Psychology, from CSUS, a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy.  Maria is the program director for the Regional Support Team where she oversees client care for psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, individual therapy, group therapy advocacy and self-help.  Maria works with a team using a recovery oriented approach to ensure the clients receive mental health services that meet their individual and cultural needs.

William has worked in the substance abuse field for the last 15 years and specializes in providing client centered services and strength-based services to people he works with. He has experience working with adults and families who experience co-occurring disorders, medication assisted treatment, and client that are in the criminal justice system. William has a LAADC (Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor), a ICADC ( Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) William is the program manager for our Co-Occurring Disorder program where he is involved in and oversees client care, rehabilitative services, and case management services. He works to help her team meet the clients where they are at and do what it takes to encourage recovery.

Ashley is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling/Marriage and Family therapy and a Doctorate degree in Behavioral Health. Ashley is the Program Director for New Direction; overseeing a high intensity program for adults with chronic mental illness and risk of homelessness. Ashley enjoys this role as she supports her team with human centered leadership so that each member understands the importance of being a relatable, approachable, and consistent leader and provider. Ashley teaches and trains staff in the same way that she works with clients, so they feel heard and empowered. Helping clients gain housing is a huge piece of helping them stabilize their mental health needs. Helping clients grow also helps our community grow, and this is why Ashley is happy to be part of the Hope Cooperative team.

Beth is a Shareholder at Weintraub Tobin and is the Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Group. She is admitted to practice law in California and Washington and has years of experience assisting employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees and defending employers in employment disputes and governmental audits. She also serves as a neutral employment mediator and conducts independent workplace investigations. For the fifth year in a row, Beth was recently selected to the 2019 lists of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, the Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers, and the Top 50 Northern California Women Super Lawyers.

“Homelessness is one of the most pressing challenges our region faces. Hope Cooperative has been making a difference for more than 40 years, and I am honored to join the Board and help the organization continue to do the important work it does every day.”

Michael Korpiel has more than 30 years of health care leadership experience in large academic and private not-for-profit, faith-based community hospitals.
Michael is an accomplished strategist who understands trends and adapts to market shifts to position organizations for sustained growth in the ever changing health care industry. He is a highly skilled communicator who engages physicians in leadership roles to drive quality and patient satisfaction. And he creates a learning culture to achieve higher levels of motivation, commitment and morality.
Currently, Michael is the President at Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center, where over the past three years he has significantly reduced length of stay by collaborating with care management and physician staff; improved patient experience scores to the highest levels in years; and with his team, is driving increased volumes and top tier quality and safety.
Prior to joining Dignity Health, Michael served as president/chief operating officer for three hospitals, St. Vincent’s East, St. Vincent’s Blount and St. Vincent’s St. Claire in Alabama. Michael started his career at Parkland Memorial Hospital, the Primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Michael holds a doctorate of health administration from the University of Mississippi. He received his master of science degree in health care administration from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas and his Bachelor of Science degree in health education from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.
Michael is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. He serves as a board member for HOPE Cooperative (Transforming Lives, Cultivating success) in Sacramento, as well as a board member for the Roseville Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Cochran joined TLCS as a board member August 2016. Charles is a Senior Vice President and Business Banking Sales Manager serving the Sacramento area with Banner Bank. Charles holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands and has worked in finance, banking, and related occupations for more than 10 years. Charles is passionate about the growth of small and medium businesses in Northern California and TLCS is excite he has joined our team.

Tim spent 28 years at Intel Corporation including 11 years in Asia where he lead Japan marketing as Vice President and Managing Director of Global Sales for one if Intel’s largest accounts. Prior, he was the Technical Assistant of Intel’s head of worldwide Sales and Marketing where he received first-hand experience in the strategic operations of Intel and the directional setting for worldwide Sales and Marketing. Most recently, Tim was the Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Perceptual Computing Marketing & Enabling. Tim is also a real estate investor with an extensive portfolio within the greater Sacramento region. He joined Hope Cooperative’s Board of Directors in 2018 because he is passionate about creating housing for those in our community who are in need.

John Orcutt was admitted to the California State Bar in December of 2008, and began his own practice shortly thereafter. Originally from the East Coast, John and his family moved from the D.C. area in June of 2009, and he started practice in Sacramento. John’s legal background includes working for a nonprofit organization, to being in house in a large management consulting firm during law school, before opening his own firm in Sacramento. John is active in the Sacramento County Bar Association, as a board member of the SCBA, a board member of the SCBA’s Small and Solo Practice Division, and Chair of the Business Section’s executive committee. John has also volunteered for the Sacramento Superior Court, helping with the Law Day legal clinics, One-Day Divorce clinics, and the Domestic Violence Restraining Order clinics the Family Court sponsors. In 2015, John was listed as one of the top attorneys in Sacramento by Sacramento Magazine, a peer-nominated award. John’s legal practice revolves around advising businesses, especially in business ownership disputes. John moved to Oak Park in June of 2014, and started seeking ways to help his new homeless neighbors in a meaningful way. He learned about TLCS and its mission as a part of that search, and joined the board to fulfill that goal.

James Bennett has dedicated many years to the field of substance abuse recovery. He has worked for Turning Point Community Programs and Wellness and Recovery Centers as a substance abuse counselor. As a passionate volunteer, James has led recovery groups throughout Sacramento County. He served on the board of Human Resources Consultants (HRC) for over 20 years and was President of the board when HRC merged with TLCS in 2018. James believes very strongly that people with serious mental illness, including those who are dually diagnosed, receive the help they need to prevent a life on the streets. James serves on the Quality Assurance Committee of the Hope Cooperative Board.

Bob Herne is the National Project Director of AdoptUSKids. Before joining AdoptUSKids, he served as CEO of Sierra Forever Families in Sacramento, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the field of human services. Bob holds a B.A. degree from Concordia University in Montreal and a Masters of Social Work from Howard University in Washington, D.C. as well as a Certificate in Leadership from the University of Southern California. Mr. Herne is known nationally for his work in the youth permanency movement.
Mr. Herne has taught at the Catholic University of America and has presented at local and national conferences including the NASW, NACAC and TASH. In 2013, the North American Council on Adoptable Children selected Bob as the recipient of their Adoption Activist Award. Locally he has received the Think Out of the Box Award from Capital Adoptive Families Alliance and the Heroes Award from the Sacramento Heart Gallery.

Bob is honored to be on the board of Hope Cooperative who are leaders in meeting the needs of people with mental health challenges in our local community.