Board of Directors
At the Valley Hope Foundation, our Board of Directors is a dedicated team of community leaders, and advocates committed to supporting relief efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Each board member brings a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, including disaster response, community development, and nonprofit leadership. United by a shared passion for helping those in need, our board is actively involved in strategic decision-making and hands-on efforts to provide immediate aid, rebuild infrastructure, and foster resilience in the impacted areas. Their guidance ensures that Valley Hope Foundation's resources are allocated effectively to make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by this natural disaster.
Will Carpenter
Executive Director
Born and raised in New England, Will has been a resident and business owner in Western North Carolina for 9 years. Will has professional experience as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Owner & Executive Director of Saoirse Recovery Homes in Asheville. With a passion for humanitarian work and serving the community, he brings expertise in operations management and a clear vision for our organization.
Inspired by his strong family upbringing, Will settled in the mountains of Swannanoa with his wife and three children, where he enjoys a life full of hard work and homesteading, hiking, rock climbing, hunting, backpacking, and, above all, spending time with family.
Sarah Carpenter
Board Secretary
A South Carolina native, Sarah is a dedicated teacher at The Methodist Home for Children Juvenile Crisis and Assessment Center in Asheville. With a deep love for learning, a passion for youth development, and expertise in curriculum design, she empowers incarcerated children as they navigate the juvenile justice system, providing them with education, support, and hope for a brighter future.
As Chair of the Valley Hope Foundation Community Engagement Committee, Sarah leverages her expertise in community development, family services, and youth education to foster meaningful change and strengthen connections within the community. Sarah resides in Swannanoa with her husband and three children, embracing a life filled with family, service, and learning. Outside of her work and volunteer efforts, she finds joy in running, practicing yoga, and unwinding with a good book and her beloved cat.
Stephanie Moore
Board Member
Steph moved to North Carolina from the Heartland in the mid nineties and has never looked back. She has a passion for travel that has encouraged employment with various entities in the aviation industry. She is currently a member of the management and flight attendant teams of Victory Air. She led Victory Air’s efforts in the Love For Love City campaign to rebuild the Virgin Islands after hurricanes Irma and Maria. She didn’t have any idea what to do or how to do it, but she knew something had to be done, and she had access to aircraft that could help. A very small group supported by hundreds of thousands were able to heal the island communities. During this time God made it very clear that helping those in need was the gift He had given her, and with His guidance and help from others miracles COULD be achieved! When Helene hit WNC she was able to use the knowledge and resources she had acquired to jump into action. She likes to say that if you ever start to give up on humanity “come sit next to me, I’ve got a few stories to tell you” because she has seen, first hand, that a small group of regular people committed to being love warriors can make an amazing difference.
Steph resides in Hickory NC with her pilot husband and two pilot sons. They enjoy living out of a suitcase in their free time (and at work!).
Carl Bartlett
Board Member Emeritus
With a distinguished career spanning military service, finance, and local governance, Carl brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to his community. His time in the United States Navy instilled in him a deep sense of duty and leadership, qualities that seamlessly translated into his professional expertise in banking and finance. Over the course of 17 years, Carl has served both as a City Council member and as the Mayor of Black Mountain, North Carolina—an enduring testament to his dedication and deep-rooted connections within the community.
Beyond his public service, Carl has held numerous Board and Chairman positions, further enriching his extensive knowledge and strategic insight. His lifetime of wisdom and expertise makes him an invaluable asset to the Valley Hope Foundation, where his leadership continues to inspire and drive meaningful impact.
