Facilitators
At Steps of H.O.P.E., every role matters. Whether you lead worship, guide a support group, coordinate an event, coach a survivor, or provide spiritual encouragement, you’re doing more than volunteering—you’re becoming part of someone’s healing story.
By simply showing up with compassion and faith, you help create a sacred space where women feel seen, heard, and believed. Join us and be a part of someone’s new beginning, a new chapter in their life—one filled with hope, healing, and the reminder that they are not alone.
Danalys Castro
My name is Danalys Castro, and I am deeply grateful to God for the opportunity to serve with Steps of Hope. As a volunteer with this organization, my heart is to be an instrument in His hands so that every woman who walks through our doors feels valued, loved, and truly seen. I am passionate about creating a space where women can experience healing, restoration, and freedom, discovering the hope and transformation that come through the love og God.
Mi nombre es Danalys Castro y estoy profundamente agradecida con Dios por darme la oportunidad de servir en Steps of Hope. Como voluntaria en esta organización, mi deseo es ser un instrumento en Sus manos para que cada mujer que llegue pueda sentirse valorada, amada y verdaderamente vista. Anhelo que cada mujer pueda encontrar sanidad, restauración y libertad, descubriendo la esperanza y la transformación que se encuentran en el amor de Dios.
Jessica Evans
Jessica is a native of New Jersey who moved to the Columbus, Ohio, area in 2014. She is a mom of 2 boys. After graduating from Villanova University, Jessica received her Master’s and Doctorate (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. Jessica supports and advocates for the disability (muscular dystrophy) community as Assistant Director of the non-profit The Speak Foundation since 2008. Jessica is a trained abuse advocate and is passionate about helping to equip others to become advocates.
Claudia Stephens
Meet Claudia Stephens: Empowering Through Experience
Welcome to the inspiring journey of Claudia Stephens, a dedicated individual whose remarkable story of resilience and transformation fuels her mission to support others on their paths to healing and growth.
Claudia Stephens is a powerhouse in the field of victim advocacy and crisis intervention. As a Licensed Practical Nurse and Crisis Life Coach, Claudia brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her work. Trained by the National Organization for Victim Assistance for Community Crisis Response, she is also a Certified Family Peer, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and has received her Certification for Trauma-Informed Care through the Tristate Trauma Network.
Her credentials include Certified National Advocate and an affiliate Domestic Violence Advocate of Called to Peace Ministries. She has completed advanced training in domestic abuse and coercive control dynamics through House of Peace Publications, as well as Sexual Assault Advocacy through SARNCO.
Claudia’s dedication to supporting survivors is evident. As the Founder and Executive Director of Steps of Hope organization, she leads with passion, empathy, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of those she serves.
Claudia channels her lived experiences into guiding and uplifting those who are navigating similar challenges she has walked through.
Join Claudia on this remarkable journey of empowerment, healing, and renewal. Together, let us forge a path toward a brighter future, led by someone who understands the journey from the inside out.