Hannah's Hope Leadership
Rev. Trina Morrison
Executive Director
Rev. Trina Morrison is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has been appointed as Executive Director at Hannah’s Hope since 2006. As a Murfreesboro, TN native, she made her way to West Tennessee to attend Lambuth University and continued her education with an M.Div. at Emory University. She and her husband are the proud parents of two teenage daughters. Trina was adopted as an infant herself and has been in reunion with her birth family for more than twenty years, so the mission of Hannah’s Hope is especially close to her. Her favorite thing about Hannah’s Hope is the focus on building relationships with clients and the times that she’s been able to find extraordinary parents who are just the right fit for babies with very challenging needs.
Alesia Thomas
Office Manager
Office Manager, Alesia Thomas, has been with Hannah’s Hope since 2009. Originally from Virginia, Alesia loves that she has the opportunity to share hope and guidance with women facing the crisis moments of life – reflecting God’s love through the care and compassion Hannah’s Hope offers. She believes that Hannah’s Hope is more than just employees – it’s a united family, working together, sharing God’s love through actions and service to others.
Sara Vonderheide
Development & Community Outreach Specialist
Development and Community Outreach Specialist, Sara Vonderheide, has worked with Hannah’s Hope since 2021, but her relationship with the organization began in 2019 when she and her husband adopted their first child, a son, through Hannah’s Hope (with her daughter being placed with them in 2022). After growing up in Bolivar, TN, Sara graduated from Lambuth University, continuing her education with an MBA at Union University and a post-graduate certificate in Community College Leadership at East Tennessee State University. Her favorite thing about Hannah’s Hope is the way the clients are met where they are and how they are met with compassion and love instead of judgment. She also loves seeing the relief on a client’s face when they receive much-needed supplies to take care of their baby, knowing that she is helping the client to build a healthy family in a variety of ways.
Kelly Heit
Serving West TN clients
Kelly joined Hannah’s Hope with a background in education and psychology. She holds undergraduate degrees in English and Psychology from the University of Mississippi, a Master’s in Education from Belmont University, and graduate-level coursework in Psychology from Murray State University. Kelly’s passion for supporting others began through her work at summer camps, where she learned the importance of empathy and care.
At Hannah’s Hope, she is committed to helping pregnant women feel informed, supported, and confident as they prepare for motherhood. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her five children.
Alexa Tukufu
Serving clients in Shelby, Tipton and Fayette counties
Alexa Tukufu joined Hannah’s Hope bringing compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to supporting mothers, babies, and families. A proud Memphis native, wife, and mother, Alexa is passionate about walking alongside clients during pivotal moments in their lives—providing guidance, resources, and heartfelt support to help them thrive.
Alexa holds a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and Spanish from the University of Memphis, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Arkansas State University. She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) with more than five years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, and trauma-informed care. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Alexa approaches her work with cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a belief in the strength of every family.
Her mission at Hannah’s Hope is to help build healthier families and stronger communities—one relationship at a time.
Amanda Lefere, MSW
Amanda Lefere has been with Hannah’s Hope since 2025. Amanda grew up in Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Ecology and then a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW). Amanda has worked for over a decade in child welfare across several states, with broad experience in foster care and adoption. She is a military spouse and parent of four boys. When she is not attending various school or sporting events for her children, she enjoys eating, reading, and thrifting. Her favorite thing about Hannah’s Hope is that the agency truly serves the community through a lens of love and acceptance.
Hannah’s Hope Board of Trustees
Dr. Jeannine Hogg
Board Chair, 2025
Pediatrician
Bluff City Medical Society
Rev. Dr. Tom Fuerst, PhD
Vice-Chair
Pastor of Memphis First United Methodist
Laura Harris
Board Treasurer
Director of Grants
MidSouth Development District
Joey Hassell
Board Secretary
Milan Special School District
Director, Career-Technical Education; Supervisor, Teaching & Learning (9-12)
Lauren Baker
Mortgage Loan Officer
Arbor Home Loans
Becca Keel
Germantown United Methodist Church
Matthew Macaw
Attorney
Berry Cannon Crawford Macaw, PLLC
Rev. Dr. Deborah Smith
Ex-officio Member
Interim District Superintendent
Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference
United Methodist Church