Leadership forEveryPart of the Mission
Dr. Tamara Monroe
Dr. Tamara Monroe is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hope Restored Missions, a mission-driven organization delivering comprehensive stabilization services to individuals and families in crisis.
Under her leadership, the organization has evolved from a focused response to chronic homelessness into a holistic model addressing housing, workforce navigation, critical documentation, food access, and coordinated care. She has led the organization to serve nearly 3,000 individuals and families while building strategic partnerships that drive measurable outcomes and long-term stability. Her leadership foundation includes large-scale volunteer mobilization, disaster response, and continued service within the Veterans Health Administration, where she advances integrated, person-centered systems of care.
Dr. Monroe holds degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, a Master’s in Strategic Leadership, and a Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management, and she leads with conviction to restore dignity and strengthen communities.
Founder/CEO
McKinney, TX
Cecelia Brock
Kathy Smith
- Co-Founder and COO
- Board Member
- Director of Case Management/Data Quality Control
- Lead of Outreach Communications
- Glen Heights, TX
Kathy Smith serves as Chief Operating Officer, Board Member, and Director of Case Management at Hope Restored Missions in Plano, Texas, where she leads operations, client services, and volunteer engagement to drive organizational impact.
A committed advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence, she brings a focused approach to restoring safety, dignity, and long-term stability. Her experience includes serving as a Crime Victims Advocate with the Lancaster Police Department and supporting women escaping domestic violence through the Healing Hearts Center of Ellis County. She has also contributed to community outreach as a volunteer with United MegaCare through The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas.
With 25 years of service at the United States Postal Service, she brings discipline, leadership, and operational excellence to her work.
Co-Founder
Kathy Smith
Kathy Smith
- Co-Founder and COO
- Board Member
- Director of Case Management/Data Quality Control
- Lead of Outreach Communications
- Glen Heights, TX
Kathy Smith serves as Chief Operating Officer, Board Member, and Director of Case Management at Hope Restored Missions in Plano, Texas, where she leads operations, client services, and volunteer engagement to drive organizational impact.
A committed advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence, she brings a focused approach to restoring safety, dignity, and long-term stability. Her experience includes serving as a Crime Victims Advocate with the Lancaster Police Department and supporting women escaping domestic violence through the Healing Hearts Center of Ellis County. She has also contributed to community outreach as a volunteer with United MegaCare through The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas.
With 25 years of service at the United States Postal Service, she brings discipline, leadership, and operational excellence to her work.
Co-Founder, COO, and Board Member
Director of Case Management/Data Quality Control
Lead of Outreach Communications
Glen Heights, TX
Sharron Gray
Sharron Gray
- Co-Founder and Vice President
- Board Member
- Director of Case Management Care Operations
- Grand Prairie, TX
Sharron Gray is a founding board member and Vice President of Hope Restored Missions, providing strategic leadership that has shaped the organization’s direction, governance, and long-term impact since inception.
She serves as Director of Case Management and Care Operations, leading client services through solution-focused strategies that advance pathways to long-term stability and measurable outcomes.
With a strong operational presence, she oversees critical day-to-day functions across facilities, front desk, kitchen, warehouse, and safety, ensuring consistency, accountability, and service excellence. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to dignity-centered care, operational discipline, and the sustainable growth of programs that serve the most vulnerable.
Co-Founder, VP, and Board Member
Director of Case Management Care Operations
Grand Prairie, TX
Rich Holmer
Rich Holmer serves as Director of Finance as a dedicated volunteer at Hope Restored Missions, providing strategic financial leadership that ensures the organization’s resources are managed with integrity, transparency, and discipline.
He oversees financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems that support sustainable growth and data-driven decision-making across all programs and operations. With a focus on accountability and long-term impact, he strengthens the organization’s financial infrastructure to align with its mission, ensuring every dollar advances measurable outcomes for the individuals and families served.
Daphne Warren
As Director of Administration, Daphne Warren serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer, leading organizational operations, administrative infrastructure, and people systems to ensure alignment with mission and growth priorities. With over 25 years of cross-sector experience in hospitality, banking, healthcare, and education, she drives operational excellence by building disciplined systems, strengthening teams, and ensuring compliance, sustainability, and scalable impact across all service areas.
Director of Administration
Plano, TX
M. Angela Waters
M. Angela Waters is an executive leader with 32+ years dedicated to community transformation through her work in local government and nonprofit organizations.
As a key leader at Hope Restored Missions, she develops sustainable programs that provide essential advocacy and support for vulnerable populations. Her strategic approach is anchored by a strong educational background, allowing her to bridge the gap between public policy and direct community impact. She specializes in collaborative partnerships to build safer and more resilient communities.
Angela remains committed to ensuring that through organized service, no neighbor has to face life’s challenges alone.
Dexter Dumas
Dexter Dumas
- Director of Veteran of Services
- Lead Outreach Coordinator/Facilities
- McKinney, TX
Dexter served his country for over 24 years in the U.S. Army.
Dumas was the Company Commander and Operation Officer at the 381 Battalion, Grand Prairie, Texas. He retired with the rank of a MAJOR and the position of a Team Chief and Training Officer. Dexter Dumas is a Certified Life Coach and the Director of Veteran Services at Hope Restored Missions.
Dumas’ motto is:
“Positive Thinking, Positive Doing, Positive Results!”
Director of Veteran of Services
Lead Outreach Coordinator/Facilities
McKinney, TX