Tiffiany Bizor-Mack, B.S.

Board Member since 2020

Tiffiany is a graduate of Jackson State University with a B.S. in Education. With a professional background in education, her current focus is on financial education and dream achievement for women. Prior to Hopeful Solutions, her volunteer affiliations have included Dallas Parks & Recreation, DFW alumni chapter/National alumni association of Jackson State University, Concord Church W.O.W. Ministry and Beaux/Debutant for Christ. Tiffiany loves to travel, culinary excursions, and helping the homeless population.

Denise Bryson, MPA, CFE

Board Member since 2020

Denise Bryson has 30 years of accounting and auditing experience with 10 of those years conducting audits for non-profits: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and various other non-profits with emphasis on grants. She has a BS in Accounting and Master in Public Administration, has served as a volunteer Chaplain for the last 15 years in the Transformation Department at the Potters House of Dallas servicing mental and substance abuse rehabilitation hospitals, and 17 years in the ministerial affairs department with 12 of those years as an Ordained Minister. She is an author, notary, and financial services, consultant. . Denise has volunteered as a youth leader and discovered the need and desire to help the younger generation in our community.

Sidney Burkins

Board Member since 2019

Sidney is passionate in his beliefs that everyone should be given the tools and resources to meet their personal best.  With a professional background in finance, organizational and human capital management, he strives to be a servant to those we serve at Hopeful Solutions. Since joining Hopeful Solutions, Sidney’s roles have included governance committee chairperson, and most recently board chairman.  Prior to Hopeful Solutions, his volunteer affiliations have included Literacy Instructions for Texas (LIFT), Dallas Peace Center and the Dallas Life Foundation. Sidney holds a multidisciplinary BAAS degree in management from the University of North Texas and a MS degree in human resources management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Sharon Fordham

Board Member since 2018

Sharon Fordham is an Accounts Payables manager working in finance the past 35 years. Her passion for analyzing data, and team management, negotiating with vendor and service providers has been greatly fulfilling for her. Sharon has previously volunteered with Habitat for humanity and eventually accepted a position as office manager, which involved managing donations and mortgage payments, and organizing fundraisers. Sharon loves traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She has said on more than one occasion, if she ever attempted to write a book, it would be title KIDS (those little people).  They bring so much life to everyday situations. Sharon has been involved with Hopeful Solutions since 2009. She volunteered as a mentor to some of the mothers assisting them with decision making and parenting meeting with them several times a week.

Gregory Kissentaner, MBA

Board Member since 2020

Has over 18 years of experience in project management. He brings business skills that will add value and contribute to our financial and organizational goals. He is certified as a Project Management Professional and has a MBA in Information Technology Management. In addition to his professional skills and attributes, he is passionate about volunteering, especially with populations.

Thomas McGhee

Board Member since 2018

Thomas McGhee is the Executive Director and Founder of the Adullam Project Program.  After overcoming the challenges of homelessness as a U.S. Military Veteran, Thomas McGhee completed a dual degree in Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling while working as an intern at the Department of Veteran Affairs Readjustment and Counseling Center in Dallas, TX. He graduated from University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation studies.  For the past 16 years, Thomas McGhee has engaged as a volunteer in a variety of homeless efforts. In 1994-1996, he served as the assistant to the director of My Place of Restoration Men’s Homeless Shelter and liaison to The Task Force for the Homeless in Atlanta, GA.    And for the past 12 years, he has worked as a volunteer with the Guardian Homeless Outreach Ministry at the Potter’s House Church in Dallas, TX. Additionally, after obtaining a Real Estate Licensure and Brokerage Certification he partnered with “Think Live Happy” to help consumers enjoy the benefits of financial freedom.

Kenneth Shepherd, BA

Board Member since 2018

Has over 15 years experience in the areas of program management, strategic planning, resource development and volunteer coordination. He has a commitment to social services and standards set forth by life experiences. His work experience includes extensive work with more than 500 children, adults, and families. His passion is for the children of Hopeful Solutions to have the opportunity to live joyful and carefree lives and is devoted to all efforts needed to make that a reality.

Honey White

Board Member since 2020

Honey White is a Financial Center Manager and has over 25 years of experience in the retail banking industry.  She enjoys helping people reach their financial goals and enjoys meeting new people to learn their story.  Honey is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters and enjoys spending time with them and traveling whenever she can.  Honey would like to help make a difference in the lives of the mothers and their children through the meaningful work done through Hopeful Solutions.

Sean Williams, MBA

Board Member since 2020

Sean Williams has 26 years of experience in the receivable management industry. He has been a Managing Member at Williams Rush & Associates since 2011. The team at WRA has a passion for giving back to the community. His goal is make a difference in the lives of others. Sean can relate to the struggles of the mothers at Hopeful Solutions. He overcame homelessness and sought help for substance abuse. Then went on to a earn his BS and a MBA from Texas A&M. His company has partnered with Hopeful Solutions for the last 5 years on different projects for the organization. During this time, he was impressed with the transformational leadership at Hopeful Solutions, and the impact it is having on the lives of the women and children that it serves.

Matt Meredith

Board Member since 2021

Matt Meredith is the Owner/President of GreenBean IT and has over 15 years of experience in the IT and Marketing industries. He has always had a passion for helping others. Whether it’s helping entrepreneurs and business owners grow and maintain their businesses or giving back to the community and local non-profit organizations. Single mothers and children have always held a special place in his heart, and he was inspired by the impact Hopeful Solutions has been making in the lives of their struggling families. That’s why it was a no-brainer for him to take on a role as a Board Member of Hopeful Solutions.