EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Nicole Escobar first joined the Trees of Hope team in 2014. After serving the organization in various capacities, Nicole was named Director of Trees of Hope in early 2019. She has over 15 years of managerial experience in the nonprofit sector. Her past career and volunteer experience include sales, marketing, writing, editing, publishing, event & facility management, and domestic & international humanitarian work. As a survivor and a mother, she is passionate about teaching practical ways to prevent sexual abuse and implementing feasible ways to heal. To achieve this mission, she has conducted hundreds of sexual abuse prevention workshops, authored many of their prevention resources, has organized support groups for victims in their healing process, and hosts a podcast called “Not Just a Hashtag.”

REGIONAL DIRECTOR - SOUTH FLORIDA

Sue is our regional director in South Florida and has been a key part of the Trees of Hope family, devoting her unique gifts as a healing facilitator for over twelve years. Along the path of her own healing journey, Sue developed a strong aspiration to guide others in need as they embark on their own healing paths. In addition to her contribution as facilitator, she has attentively mentored many of the women who have come through our program. She is someone that these women are confident that they can depend on and turn to, not only during their work together but for years to come. Sue has also brought to Trees of Hope many of the activities that we use in our in-person healing groups.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR - CENTRAL FLORIDA

In 2011, Marie began her healing journey after finding triggering information on a friend's laptop. Memories from her past came flooding in, and she started counseling before joining a Shelter group. Since then, as the Regional Director in Central Florida, she has led many groups and fellowship events for survivors. Marie's passion is encouraging women to surrender their pain to God and wait to see what He will do next. She loves the outdoors, spending time with her dogs, and having burn parties to let go of the past. Marie is a wife, mother of five, grandmother of twelve, and pursuing a degree in forensic psychology.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR - MELBOURNE

Deb Marsalisi is an author, public speaker, and podcast host passionate about helping others heal from their past experiences. Writing has been a valuable tool for her, offering a creative outlet for self-expression and a new perspective on life. As a survivor of sexual abuse, Deb is committed to advocating for prevention and education in this area. She is a mentor and role model for others, sharing her emotional and spiritual practices that have been life-changing for her. She enjoys mentoring young women and cooking for her loved ones in her free time.