Donita along with her husband Brian co-founded Hope Within Ministries in 2002.  She has served at Hope Within in a variety of capacities since.  As President, she provides organizational and operational leadership of the team at Hope Within Community Health Center as they seek to accomplish the mission of the ministry.  Donita received her Bachelor in Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan in 1991 and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Widener University in 1995.

Dr. Hussar has been a part of the leadership team at Hope Within Community Health Center since 2008.  He is a 1998 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.  In 2002 he received his Medical Doctorate from the Temple University School of Medicine.  Dr. Hussar serves as the Medical, Pharmacy, and Laboratory Director for Hope Within and oversees all volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. In addition to patient care, Dr. Hussar manages all the credentialing for providers at Hope Within and maintains the Quality Assurance program. He oversees the applications for coverage deeming our providers covered for medical malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) program.

Dr. Eshelman is a family practice provider who is back in The US after having worked 16 years in Albania where he practiced family medicine and provided medical education. Dr. Eshelman will work alongside Dr. Hussar as Hope Within’s Clinical Medical Director.

Dr. Eshelman is a graduate of Penn Manor High School, Lehigh University and University of Rochester Medical School. Dr. Eshelman’s interests lie heavily in international medical education, mentoring of healthcare professionals and refugee relocation.

Robin volunteered at Hope Within Community Health Center for several years before being hired as the Head Nurse in 2011. She was promoted to the role of Director of Clinical Services in 2012. Robin earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1982 from Roberts Wesleyan College.  She provides direct patient care and administrative oversight and credentialing for the Hope Within volunteer nursing pool.  She also manages all medical, laboratory, and pharmacy inventory for the center.

Becky began her ministry at Hope Within in February of 2013. Becky is a 1996 graduate of Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing and has 15 years of varied experience in labor and delivery nursing.  Becky provides direct clinical care, helps to oversee the nursing volunteer pool, and manages the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, which provides immunizations offered by the state to uninsured children.  She is also leading clinical portion of the quality assurance project to fully digitize patient records into an Electronic Health Record.

Karen joined Hope Within Ministries as part of the Hope Within Counseling Services program in 2015. Karen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and she has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Karen has her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family counseling from Evangelical Seminary. She has since worked in community, private and Christian counseling settings.  Karen is pleased to be part of the Hope Within staff and offers us this glimpse into how she feels about her career choice. “Whether I am working with a 5 year old plagued by angry outbursts or a couple struggling in their marriage, I find joy in connecting with others and walking alongside them as they navigate through their particular brand of life challenges.”  Karen resides in Palmyra with her husband and two “awesome” kids.

Brenda joined Hope Within Ministries in 2006.  She earned her Bachelor of Art in Computer Science from Messiah College on 1988, her Bachelor of Science in Bible from Lancaster Bible College in 2002, and her Masters of Business Administration in 1994 from The Pennsylvania State University.  Brenda is responsible for all business and accounting functions related to the ministry.  She provides reports for funding and grant compliance as well as website management and information technology support for center staff.

Chelsea is a 2017 Messiah College Graduate with a degree in Business Administration. She met her husband, Jon at Messiah College their first year and got married July of 2017.

Chelsea has been involved in worship ministry at Mount Pleasant BIC, missions abroad in Jamaica, and local children’s ministries. Chelsea’s goal is to grow at Hope Within and faithfully use her gifts and abilities. She looks forward to working with the volunteers and serving the community in this role.

Aimee Bergner joined the Hope Within team in June of 2018 as our Director of Development. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University. For the last 13 years Aimee has been the Center Director at Sylvan Learning Center in Palmyra & Lancaster. Aimee brings with her experience in organizational leadership and development. She loves being involved in the community and looks forward to building awareness and helping to broaden the impact of Hope Within’s wonderful mission.

Aimee lives in Palmyra with her husband and three young children. You will often find them at Hershey Park, at t-ball games or at a local playground.