Elaine Guinn

Organization: New Hope Family Shelter

Expertise in: Service Delivery and Program Management, Coalition Building, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Nonprofit Management

Contact: director@nhfsinc.org

Bio: Currently a resident of Bloomington, Elaine was raised in relative poverty on the near east side of Indianapolis. As a child Elaine experienced situational homelessness on two occasions. She feels her relatable experiences are an asset to New Hope residents. Elaine believes that cultivating lifelong learners, promoting respect, maintaining dignity, and encouraging independent decision-making skills are key elements to overcoming homelessness. Elaine is outgoing with a positive outlook and a mission of planting seeds of learning wherever she may go.