Bridging Hope features a committed, caring, and diligent group of leaders, professionals, and volunteers who support sexual assault survivors through compassionate and established methods. Working in a six-county region of North Georgia, our team assists sexual assault survivors, ages 13 and older, as well as their loved ones, regardless of when the sexual assault occurred. The team members of Bridging Hope are ready to listen and help anyone navigate the journey toward healing and hope, whenever you are ready to seek support.
Our Team
Jen Tarnowski
Executive Director
Emily Britt
Forensic Medical Program Co-Director
Janie Steckenrider
Forensic Medical Program Co-Director
Katherine Mitchell, LMSW
Therapy Program Director and Therapist
Kalia Jordan
Advocacy Manager
Miriam Murphy-Gary, LPC
Therapy Program Manager and Therapist
Madison Roberts, MSW
Marking & Events Manager and Therapist
Leigh Wiles
Statewide SAKI Advocate
Camila Colman
Bilingual Advocate
Jenni Mathers
Prevention Education & Outreach Coordinator and Advocate
Aspen Haddix
Volunteer Coordinator and Advocate
Viridiana Contreras-Torres
Dr. Madeline Altabe
Licensed Psychologist Supervisor (Affiliate)
Karla Barboza, APC
Annie Fox
Daja Robinson, MS, LPC
Lydia Rogers
Lily Wood, MSc
Intern Therapist