Staff

Erin Donovan, Executive Director

Erin joined HopeSprings as the Executive Director in February 2011. Prior to her work at HopeSprings, she served in the public and private sectors for 10 years in the following areas: operations and fiscal management; fundraising both at the corporate and individual level; extensive grant and proposal writing; community health education training including HIV/AIDS; nonprofit program management; 3 years of Africa experience; mobilizing and working with volunteers; and performance management and evaluation. She has consulted for Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the U.S. Department of Labor.

“I love seeing volunteers serving where their passion meets their skillsets. This is not just a job but a life calling, and I am so blessed to be a part of the work of HopeSprings.”

Erin has a wonderful, supportive husband named Brian, and 2 rambunctious kids, Keegan and Kaylee. When not at work or at home with her children, you can find her leading worship at Central Presbyterian Church, running on the streets of Towson, or hosting get-togethers for friends and family!

Ashley Francis, Volunteer Coordinator and Administrative Assistant

Ashley Francis started with HopeSprings in October, 2009 as the Volunteer Coordinator. Within months she also took on the Administrative Assistant Role. Ashley sees HIV as the biggest opportunity of our time to share Christ with people who we may not have otherwise crossed paths with. She loves spending time with clients at the Café at JACQUES and treasures the privilege of being invited into their lives. Ashley and her husband Dan have recently purchased and rehabbed a house in Loch Raven Village so when they aren’t at Lowes, she loves spending her time with friends from Horizon Church and taking walks in the neighborhood.

Erin Hasslinger, Journey Coordinator

Erin Hasslinger, a native Baltimorean, has united with HopeSprings as Journey Coordinator. She will be supporting, educating, and equipping volunteers to minister to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in the community. Prior to joining HopeSprings she was responsible for developing and building relationships within the wireless communications industry. Erin earned her degree from York College of Pennsylvania where she studied business administration and marketing. Her passion for volunteering at local city events led Erin to find her calling for connecting with and doing life alongside individuals of various walks of life in her community. Energized to be walking with Christ each day, Erin also loves spending time with friends and family and enjoys traveling to new places and exploring the outdoors by foot, bike or kayak.