Bring your experience
We welcome people with skills in community development, finance, safeguarding, education, health, communications or lived experience.
Leadership & governance
Help guide a community built for lasting impact.
HopingHands is seeking thoughtful people who can strengthen our governance, champion our purpose and keep children and families at the heart of every decision.
HOPINGHANDS
Protect our purpose
Trustees help ensure responsible decisions, strong governance and transparent use of resources in service of our community.
Lead with families
We value listening, integrity and collaboration. Our governance should reflect the people and communities HopingHands exists to support.
Our team
The people behind HopingHands
Our founding team brings together lived experience, legal expertise, and a shared passion for supporting autistic children and their families.
Founder & DirectorJanny Dago
Janny is the mother of a 14-year-old autistic child. Her own journey—marked by moments of isolation, immense strength, and unwavering love—led her to found HopingHands. Having experienced first-hand the lack of appropriate support available to families in her position, she decided to become the change she wished to see. Today, she drives HopingHands CIC’s mission with purpose, compassion, and unshakeable dedication, transforming her deeply personal experience into collective hope for every family who walks the same path.
Paralegal & Aspiring SolicitorOphelie Deky
Ophelie is the older sister of an autistic person. That bond is not just family—it is the reason she shows up every day. Currently building her legal career as a paralegal and aspiring solicitor, she brings meticulous attention to detail, a deep understanding of compliance, and genuine passion to everything she does for HopingHands CIC. Her commitment ensures that every aspect of our mission remains transparent, properly structured, and worthy of the trust placed in us by the families we serve.
Interested in becoming a trustee?
Tell us about your experience and why the HopingHands mission matters to you.