Lesley Peace
Founding Director
Lesley Peace is a native of New Rochelle, New York. She holds an accounting degree from South Carolina State University and a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary, and she is an ordained minister in the AME Zion Church. Prior to coming to The New Hope Collaborative, Lesley served for five years on the staff for Outreach and Missions at Christ Church, Charlotte. She brings tremendous enthusiasm and the invaluable gifts and skills of volunteer coordination, community organizing, event planning and curriculum development for social justice and faith-based education, and has demonstrated expertise in collaborating with faith-based organizations and nonprofits through listening, facilitating conversations, and clear and thoughtful communication.
The Rev. Liam Barr
Chaplain
The Rev. Liam Barr is an Episcopal priest who works bi-vocationally with the New Hope Collaborative as well as the Latino community with Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Henderson, North Carolina. At NHC, the Rev. Liam supports current partners in their work, offers spiritual care on and off campus, and works with the NHC staff to build relationships with other community members.
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