Rev. Trina Bell Morrison, an ordained elder of the United Methodist Church was appointed Executive Director of Hannah’s Hope in June 2006.  Trina did her undergraduate studies at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Music Degree in Church Music and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Vocal Music Education.  She did her seminary studies at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, receiving her Master of Divinity degree, cum laude with a Certificate in Christian Education.  She has served pastoral appointments in Fayette, Obion and Shelby counties in Tennessee.  Trina’s passions have long been in ministry with children and families.  Previously, she has served as a preschool teacher and center director, youth pastor and director of children’s and educational ministries in the local church setting.  Trina is an adoptee who has had a relationship with her birth family for ten years.  Her life experience gives her insight into the hearts of both birth parents and prospective adoptive parents and she is committed to providing compassionate and professional services to all members of the adoption triad.  Trina and her husband are the proud parents of two daughters.

 

 

Susan Prince, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been an adoption specialist with Hannah’s Hope since  November, 2007. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville where she completed her Bachelor of Arts, with honors, and her Masters of Science in Social Work.  She has worked with children and families in the Memphis community for over 20 years in mental health, education and church ministries. Susan has loved assisting in creating healthy families through adoption . She also gets great pleasure in working with both birth and adopting parents through some of their most difficult and joyful times. Susan has two daughters, Carey and Ellie, and a son, Michael who amuse and delight her.

 

Alesia Thomas

 

Alesia Thomas is the Office Manager for Hannah’s Hope.