Our Team
Masters at serving our community in a trauma informed way
Karen Gonzalez
Founder/Executive Director
Certified Parent Educator
Healing Art Leader
Karen is a Certified Parent Educator who works with both adults and children. She desire for all of our children to feel safe. That is why she founded and created Helping Hands. It was born in 2013 from her own struggle and experiences.
Laila Abou- Amou
Volunteer
Healing Art Leader
Assists in yearly event. Outreach efforts with local agencies, organizations and survivors. Engages community with violence prevention efforts in a trauma informed way.
A survivor of Domestic Violence.
Michelle Solares
Director
Children Healing Art Leader
She leades the children's lounge and helps the children process their trauma. Her loving and kind ways makes her leadership unique and affective.
Diana Olarte
Outreach Manager
Coordinates outreach efforts with local agencies, organizations and survivors. Engages community with violence prevention efforts in a trauma informed way.Helps with events and support groups. A Survivor of domestic violence
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Francesca Esker
Outreach Ambassador
Engages community with violence prevention efforts. Helps with event coordination, support groups and empowers others to live a violence free life. Francesca is a survivor.
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"As the founder of Helping Hands Resource Center I have made sure we give survivors the love and compassion they deserve" |
