Restorative Hope Ministries (RHM) is dedicated to empowering survivors of human trafficking through personal and professional development. We bridge the gap between recovery and sustainable independence by removing barriers to employment, providing hands-on training in a real business environment, and surrounding each participant with individualized support.

Through workforce development, education, mentorship, and financial empowerment, survivors gain the confidence and skills needed to thrive in the workforce and in life. RHM also partners with safe houses and community organizations to equip survivors with practical business knowledge, from e-commerce and accounting to product development and customer service, creating pathways to independence, stability, and renewed purpose.

Partner at M&P Investing, Patrick holds an MBA from Bryant University. With more than 25 years of experience in strategy, finance, operations and business development, Patrick owned and operated Jordi Labs from 2006-2022; leading all finance, accounting, and systems management. 

Currently, Patrick holds the position of Board Chair for Clearway Clinic and Massachusetts Family Institute (c4); additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for Massachusetts Family Institute (c3). 

Patrick enjoys life in New England with his beautiful wife, and three amazing daughters. 

Specializing in Marriage and Family, Dr. Brandie Lee has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling, a Master's degree in Human Services Counseling, and a doctorate in Community Care and Counseling, from Liberty University.  

As board-certified Christian counselor and mental health coach with the American Association of Christian Counselors, Dr. Brandie Lee is employed full-time as a Christian counselor. Her goal is to provide services that integrate and reinforce all aspects of her mission to bring healing, hope, and wellness to our community and its members. 

Dr. Brandie Lee has the daily privilege of serving Finn, the wonder pup, 9 year old white fluff!

Coleen is Chair of the Marketing Committee, an experienced marketing executive, and an expert on health and wellness.   Since adolescence, she's been driven to encourage, empower, and inspire individuals to authentically live their lives to the fullest.  Coleen is specially trained on nutrition, weight loss, fitness, mindset, and overall wellness; she brings this expertise to survivors with workshops, training, and education.  

Coleen is the Chief Marketing Officer of an IT solution provider and prior to that, worked at tech giants, including: VMware, GitLab, Cisco.  She lives in Boston with her husband of 24 years, two college aged sons and two Australian Labradoodle pups.  She loves to run outdoors and spend lots of time on her Peloton.  Coleen is committed to making a positive impact working with survivors of human trafficking.

Todd has a PhD in Biochemistry, from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from St Olaf College. For more than 25 years, Todd worked in the Biopharma industry helping to develop new medications. Recently retired from Aldevron as the Director of Research and Development and new technologies, Todd also completed his 6th year as adjunct faculty member for Liberty University. Now, in retirement, he devotes his time to charity and volunteer work; in addition to spending time with his grandchildren and incredible wife of 33 years.

Miriam is an active reserve Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy with over two decades of leadership and training experience. She began her journey in the Master’s Commission discipleship program before enlisting in 2001. Throughout her career, she has served as a Training Chief, Operations Leader, and a Faculty Advisor at the Navy’s Senior Enlisted Academy, where she co-developed a new curriculum, led leadership and resilience trainings, and served as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response advocate. She was deployed to Djibouti, Africa, where she served as Port Operations Chief from 2021–2022, and she currently serves with Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit Europe/Africa as the Operations Department Leading Chief Petty Officer. Miriam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from Washington State University and an Associate degree in Health and Fitness. She is married with four children and enjoys hiking, scuba diving, biohacking, and time with her family and their bearded dragon.

Melissa is a resilient individual who has triumphed over the challenges of her past, including exploitation at the age of 13. With 30 years of business experience, she has founded multiple enterprises and honed her skills in leadership, strategic planning, and operational effectiveness. After serving as the Deputy Director of Human Resources at the State Police, Melissa dedicated herself to founding Restorative Hope Ministries. A devoted mother of three young adults, she shares her life with her supportive husband, two Siberian Forest Cats, and firmly believes that all glory belongs to Jesus.