Sophia's Hope Ranch

Theresa is a Christ-follower, mother, and clinical therapist. With five grown children (two adopted, three biological) and five amazing grandchildren, she has always been drawn to caring for children and families in need.

"For over 30 years, I've served in many roles - foster mom, CASA volunteer, board member, and therapist, each one deepening my passion for helping children heal. As a trauma and attachment specialist, and as a mom to a daughter who experienced attachment disruption, I’ve witnessed the heartbreaking struggle to build safe, connected relationships. Sophia’s Hope Ranch was born from both the pain and the hope of that journey, a reflection of my lifelong calling to help families heal."

Amber is a devoted wife, mother, and proud grandmother whose deep love for people shines through in everything she does. As a successful and hard-working realtor, she is known for serving her clients with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Beyond her professional life, Amber is a generous and active member of the community with a heart for philanthropy.

Her passion for children and her faith in Jesus makes her a natural fit for the mission of Sophia’s Hope Ranch. Amber brings a spirit of encouragement, service, and wisdom to the board, helping to ensure the vision of creating a healing and hope-filled environment for families becomes a reality.

Founder of Ekklesia Arising, Janice Riley brings a unique blend of experience in the tech startup world, finance industry, and the publishing world. She has been published in multiple collaborative projects as well as her own nonfiction book, Time to Rise and Shine: A Call for the Bride of Christ to Emerge. Having been in and around the publishing industry for more than twenty years, she has developed a different process and perspective on writing and publishing your book.

Ordained with Joan Hunter Ministries in 2018, Janice has served on multiple mission trips, leading multiple teams to the Dominican Republic over the years and has also been to India, Honduras, and more.

Author, speaker and strategic catalyst are only a few ways one could describe Janice. She is also a dear friend to many and an open ear to those needing help and spiritual guidance.

In her book, Time to Rise and Shine, Janice discusses what it’s like to become a true follower of Jesus Christ and executable tactics on how to do so. The book is a heart’s cry to come and be transformed into the likeness of Christ, calling the Bride of Christ into her destiny, her identity.

Chet is a 35-year resident of Boerne, husband to an awesome wife named Paige, father to seven kids, and grandfather to 17 grandkids. Found the Lord at Texas Tech through College Young life and served in leadership with College Young life. After graduating college, he served as a youth director and later committed several years to Missions in Japan and Mexico. After returning, he settled into Health Insurance and soon launched his own Health Insurance Brokerage called Smart Choice Benefits. He and Paige have had an interesting path as lay ministers. We have worked with youth ministry, singles ministry, divorce ministry, sexual abuse recovery, and helping those who struggle with mental health. We believe God loves us where we are and has a beautiful plan to lead us to understand the power of his love, and healing.

Diana holds an MBA in Healthcare management and a BS in Healthcare Administration. She currently oversees administration for Kresta Roofing, Kresta Investment properties, and Kresta Investments, and has consulted in healthcare using Baldrige principles. With over 20 years of equine experience in training, barrel racing, team roping, and horse care, Diana previously owned and managed a horse export facility, coordinating international sales to Europe, Qaisar, Dubai, and Kuwait. She brings a rare combination of business leadership, healthcare expertise, and hands-on equine knowledge to the Board, advancing the organization's mission of healing and growth through equine-assisted services.