Founded in Baltimore City, Maryland, HOPE Health & Wellness is dedicated to providing HOPE — Her Opportunities, Pathways, and Empowerment — to young women between the ages of 14-29 who have children and are navigating the challenges of severe mental illnesses. We stand as a beacon of support and guidance, committed to meeting these young women exactly where they are in their lives. Our mission is to offer holistic, person-centered care that embarks them on a transformative journey of positive change. Through our comprehensive approach, we aim to empower these women to navigate their pathways with strength, resilience, and hope for a brighter future, two generations at a time.

GLORIA LAWRENCE

Gloria is a full-time business development consultant, founder of Esi's House of Hope, mother of 1, and managing director of HOPE Health & Wellness.

JALISA MATTHEWS

Managing Director

Jalisa is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, best-selling author, mother of 2, and managing director of HOPE Health & Wellness.

TAMARA B. POTTILLO

Clinical Director

Tamara has over 20+ years of ​health care experience ranging from health care ​practice management, emergency medicine, ​psychiatric nursing, pediatrics, and maternal ​health.