Leadership Staff
Founder & Director
Pamela Green
Pamela possesses an extensive 20-year experience in the public sector, initially serving as an educator in the Special Education field at the Portland Public School District. Driven by her commitment to supporting youth in need, Pamela transitioned into the role of a Youth Care Specialist at an Emergency, Short-term Youth Shelter, where she gained valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by at-risk youth and their families. Through her dedicated work and personal experiences, Pamela has gained significant knowledge and expertise in providing comprehensive care to vulnerable youth, with a particular focus on addressing their holistic needs.
Pamela's personal experience as a single parent has further enriched her understanding of the struggles and obstacles that young people from underprivileged backgrounds face. In raising her two sons and ten daughters, Pamela instilled in them the importance of integrity, values, and community service, which has further fueled her passion for empowering at-risk youth to become positive contributors to society.
Pamela firmly believes that addressing the needs of at-risk youth through holistic care is essential for their well-being and for the betterment of society as a whole. She recognizes that the youth are the future, and investing in their personal and professional development is crucial for creating a brighter tomorrow. Pamela's commitment to this cause and her expertise in providing positive outcomes for vulnerable youth make her a powerful catalyst for youth empowerment.
Interim Director
Genna
Genna Green is a dedicated nonprofit leader, early childhood educator, and advocate for at-risk youth, with over a decade of experience in trauma-informed, community-centered care.​
She is the founder of Child and Youth Partnerships (CYP), an initiative that provides healing-centered support and early intervention services to children and youth affected by systemic challenges and interpersonal trauma. Through CYP, Genna has developed and led programs focusing on risk assessment, customized safety planning, and abuse recovery support.​
Genna also served as Program Manager of Youth Services at Hestia, a domestic abuse support organization, where she expanded services for young individuals impacted by violence and housing instability.​
Drawing from her own experiences growing up in an underserved community, Genna brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her leadership. As Interim Director of Abundance of Hope Center, she is committed to advancing the organization's mission of providing holistic care to vulnerable youth.​
Beyond her professional endeavors, Genna is a published children’s book author, educator, mother, and passionate advocate for social justice and global community healing. Her works include Surviving and Thriving: A Practical Guide to Parenting Through Domestic Violence, Grayson's Home, and Omar's Home. She has also been featured in an interview on CareersInPsychology.org, highlighting her contributions to child advocacy and education.​
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Youth and Family Advocate
Valenna
Valenna has been involved in child welfare and education for more than two decades and has become deeply committed to advocating for these causes. She is a proud mother of a teenager and understands the challenges and joys of raising a child. Her experiences as a mother have given her a unique perspective on parents’ important role as advocates for their children and in schools and medical systems.
Throughout her career, Valenna has worked with various organizations that support children's and youth's education and well-being. She has mentored at-risk youth, worked as a teacher in early childhood education, and volunteered with various community organizations.
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As an advocate for children and youth, Valenna believes education is critical to keeping children and youth out of the legal system. She is passionate about educating parents on navigating the school system and ensuring their children and youth receive the best education possible. By empowering parents with the knowledge and tools they need to advocate for their children and youth, Valenna hopes to create a brighter future for all children and youth.
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Valenna holds a Bachelor's in Social Services and an Associate's in Early Childhood Education. Through her educational background, professional life, and personal experiences, she has obtained the wisdom, aptitude, perseverance, and expertise to work effectively with kids, young people, and their families.
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In her free time, Valenna enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering with local organizations that support youth.
Board
Angeilea Yancey
Board Secretary
Angeilea’ Yancey-Watson is a Tacoma, WA native. Angeilea received her dual bachelors in Community psychology and Health Administration from the University of Washington (Go Dawgs!) in 2017. Since then, her career has been focused on the advocacy and care coordination for underrepresented populations. Angeilea became a certified in-home caregiver in 2014, which was the catalyst to discovering her passion for African American behavioral health. Her community health journey has led to currently coordinating African-American Reach and Teach Health Ministry’s Elders Living & Aging Well program.
Angeilea is intentional about using health promotion to expose new ways of social awareness. She is dedicated to AofH’s board to by discovering and increasing existing resources that improve quality of life.
Da'Vonya Jackson
Board Member
Da'Vonya Jackson is a native of Seattle, WA with roots stemming from the inner Central District Area. Growing up she attended Garfield High School and later on obtained an AA degree in Human Services from Highline College. Although her professional background is in DV Services and Human Trafficking, she has also spent countless hours volunteering with the homeless population . As a mother of 2, she devotes her love, time and wisdom to her children and family.
