Our History and Board Members

 Preshuis Williams is the Founder and President of Rahab’s Hope. Since founding the non-profit in 2016, she has served the organization within several roles including program development and management, client services, fundraising and board leadership. Through her countless volunteer hours and dedication, she has sustained the organization and led Rahab’s Hope through consist financial growth, program success, and community outreach through care packages, financial assistance, and community resource support. During her role with Rahab’s Hope she has received training and education through written materials and in-person training related to leadership, board development/management and poverty. Preshuis graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Information Management and worked full-time as a Senior Healthcare IT Specialist for 9.5 years, receiving two promotions and team recognition. Throughout her career, Preshuis has served in leadership by assisting in the training of new employees, and leading projects and initiatives that resulted in greater efficiency. Aside, from her career, her involvement within the community has revolved around support of those who experience homelessness and food insecurity since an early age. It has become her passion to seek solutions to support vulnerable communities to become stable and exit homelessness and poverty.  

 Since 1985 Rebecca has displayed a heart's desire to serve vulnerable populations as she took on careers as a Nursing Assistant and Orderly within Nursing homes, Home Care, and Adult Day Care Centers. She has also taken on roles within her church as a Minster and has led local, and foreign mission-focused fundraisers. Expanding upon her outreach efforts, Rebecca served the homeless population, chemical dependent and at-risk youth and young adults by providing essential resources, food, spiritual and emotional support. Having experienced homelessness herself, she has made it her personal mission to help others improve their lives. This can be seen in her role within the community today.  She also leads Life on the Edge recovery program for those that are struggling with hurt, pain and addiction of any kind and is the head teacher at Little Footprint Christian Daycare teaching young children.  

Hailey graduated from Montclair State University in 2017 with her BA in Family and Child Studies with a concentration in Human Services. Since graduating, Hailey has served in various roles within the field including Care Management for youth in crisis, and serving in her current role providing information, referrals, and advocacy to the residents of Montgomery County, PA. Hailey is passionate about helping those who are experiencing hardship to navigate resources, overcome barriers, and gain access to the services and supports they need to thrive. Hailey is an alumnus of an Emerging Leaders program through Montgomery County in which she was able to develop skills to lead a group, organize and facilitate meetings along with documenting the progress of the group. Aside from her professional service, Hailey enjoys serving as a worship leader and life group leader at her church. Hailey is excited to be able to extend her service as a board member to help Rahab's Hope serve the community and keep people in their homes.

Diana has a BA in Psychology from Simmons College and MS in Counseling & Human Services from Chestnut Hill College. She is an experienced business professional with extensive experience in Life Sciences. Diana has worked in sales, marketing, strategy design and implementation, and operations. Most recently, Diana completed a successful career at Merck & Co., Inc. During that time, Diana led large-scale global and domestic operations and teams as well as numerous cross-functional teams. She has helped shape and realize business strategies for over a decade in the US and around the world. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Change Management Agent. In most instances, Diana was responsible for budget planning, management, and oversight. This work involved communicating with stakeholders, conducting financial analyses, and reviewing expenses. Diana ensured money was allocated to projects and resources in a way that drove ideal business outcomes. Since leaving Merck & Co., Inc., she has worked part-time as a counselor in Montgomery County. Diana is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with over twenty years’ experience in the field.