
Meet the team
Passion. Dedication. Empathy.
The Hope House of Sedona has an exceptional group of hand-picked experts who work hard every day to make sure our residents feel seen and heard.

Executive Director
Turiya Weiss
I have been proud to call Arizona home for over 30 years and bring more than 15 years of leadership experience in both business and the non-profit sector. With a Master’s degree in Business, I am passionate about making meaningful impacts in the community. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve and support the mission of Hope House.

Support Coordinator
Elizabeth Saline
I’ve happily called Sedona home for the past ten years, where I live with my husband and our adventurous 6-year-old daughter. Our family enjoys exploring the outdoors, whether hiking with our dogs or hitting the slopes for snowboarding fun. In addition to our outdoor activities, I’m actively involved in the community as the PTA Vice President at West Sedona School and serve as a troop leader for the local Girl Scout Daisies, fostering leadership and teamwork among young girls.

Household Skills Coordinator
Nicholas Morgan
I have been working with children, teens, and adults in education and behavioral health for almost twenty years as a teacher, an instructor, a wilderness guide, and a facilitator. I have a passion for helping others as it is how I learn most how to help myself. I was excited to get the opportunity to help the amazing folks involved with Hope House and its mission. I am a big foodie and enjoy studying both ancient cultural wisdom and technological advancement. I live in Sedona with my wife, who is a practicing doctor of Chinese medicine, and I enjoy hiking and listening to the deep, quiet, and profound energy of the desert.

Volunteer Attendant
Michelle Bunch-Smith
I am a semi-retired human service professional with a Master degree of Education specializing in Human Services, a bridge certification for Master in Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Studies and a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling. My most recent employment was with a Veterans Hospital as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and I worked for the State of Arizona as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and a DDD Case Manager. I have been a Sedona resident since 2011, traveling recently to Missouri and Virginia to spend quality time with family.
I enjoy being of service to Hope House of Sedona as a Volunteer Security Attendant and provide a calm and respectful energy in our communal living space.
Board of directors
The heart of our organization lies in our Board of Directors. These individuals support and guide our staff to ensure the needs in our community are always being met in efficient and compassionate ways.
Honorable Mentions
Retired Board Member

Amy Andrews

Ellen Simon
Retired Board Member

Holly Johnson
Retired Board Member

John Lothrop
Retired Board Member

Ted Kohan
Retired Board Member

Joy Hanson
Retired Board Member

Gale Lothrop
Retired Board Member

Sara Crosby
Retired Board Member

Michele Zahner
Retired Board Member

Steve Wells
Retired Board Member

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