We are neighbors with lived experience serving neighbors. More team members will be added here as we grow — one face at a time, so you always know who's walking alongside you.
Chief Executive Officer
Ashley leads East Texas Alliance of Hope with a heart shaped by lived experience and a mind set on building something that actually works for Deep East Texas families. She also serves as our Privacy Officer — the person you can reach directly with any question about your information or your rights.
Chief Financial Officer
Lavita safeguards the stewardship behind the mission — making sure every dollar entrusted to East Texas Alliance of Hope is handled with care, accuracy, and transparency so our neighbors and partners can count on us.
Director of Programs — position open
Owns the design, launch, and daily operation of every program we run — from the Academy to wraparound family support.
Director of Social Coordination
Dr. Cole leads the social side of our work — connecting neighbors to food, housing, transportation, utility help, and every community partner standing ready to serve. She makes sure no social need is missed and no family falls through the cracks.
Director of Clinical Care Coordination — position open
Bridges our neighbors to the clinical side of care. This role requires an active clinical license — such as an LVN or RN — and a heart for walking clients through the healthcare system.
Community Liaison — position open
Be the face and voice of East Texas Alliance of Hope in the community. This role builds trusted relationships with local churches, community leaders, and partner organizations — making sure neighbors know who we are, what we do, and how to connect with help.
Operations & Volunteer Coordinator
Jazmin keeps the day-to-day work of East Texas Alliance of Hope running smoothly and makes sure every volunteer feels prepared, valued, and connected to the families we serve. She turns good intentions into organized action.
Our Board sets the direction, protects the mission, and keeps us accountable to the neighbors we serve.
Britany Vinson
Board President
Owner & Professional Chef, Tomé
Ashley Hines-Lyles
Secretary
LVN, Owner/Bookkeeper, L3 Logging, LLC
Luke Temple
Board Member
Owner, T&T Roots LLC
Dr. Betsy Mijares
Board Advisor
T.L.L. Temple Foundation
Joseph Ceasar
Board Advisor
Legacy Institute for Financial Empowerment
We believe coordinated care is the best care. When the social and clinical sides of service come together, our neighbors receive better help, faster. If you are a dedicated community member who shares that conviction, we need your voice at the table.
Our Board seats a maximum of 9 members, including the executive committee.
Our team grows through the neighbors we train. If you feel the call to walk with families in Angelina and Nacogdoches counties, the Cailan Care Coordination Academy is your next step.
