Courtney Wennemar, Executive Director

Two international adoptions not only gave Courtney and her husband, Bob, the gift of daughters form Haiti and Ethiopia, but these journeys further prompted Courtney’s calling to care for the fatherless, vulnerable and marginalized. Feeling led to serve, Courtney joined Hope Grafted In as a volunteer helping to coordinate child and student sponsorship in 2015. In 2025, she stepped in to her current role as the Executive Director of Hope Grafted In. Courtney is a mother to five amazing children and an elementary school teacher.

Board of Directors

Daniel Hauser

Dan earned his undergraduate degree in Education from IWU and his MBA from Taylor University. His passion for the fatherless stem from his life as a foster father. He is married to his wife, Meghan, and together they are the parents of 6 children. He is passionate about the lives of children and helping them to realize the most abundant life possible.

Kari George

Kari worked as a teacher for 26 years in private and public schools in the Fort Wayne area. Her work included classroom teaching, as well as educating teachers. Most recently, she worked in Southwest Allen County Schools. Currently, she is Administrative Coordinator for Lumen Orthotics and Prosthetics. She and her hustand have two college aged children.

Janeen Lopez

Volunteer Staff

Maddy Book

Andrea Wells

Shelley Brown, Founder

Shelley first visited Kenya and Uganda through a Visiting Orphans trip in October 2011, after the loss of her daughter Gaby Hope. This trip led to God showing her that He wanted more obedience as He continued to develop her passion for overlooked children. God also began a treasured friendship between Shelley and Haven of Hope Director, Nellie. One step in her journey was founding the ministry Hope Grafted In. Shelley and her husband Gabe have a passion for speaking up for those that cannot speak up for themselves. God has given them 6 children. Shelley served as Executive Director of Hope Grafted in until 2025.