Board Members
Blake Powell
Blake Powell, Board Chair at Hope & Help, is a Certified Public Accountant and committed community leader. He brings extensive expertise in financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and strategic planning, which he leverages to advance the nonprofit’s mission and long-term sustainability. Passionate about equity, health, and well-being, Blake works to ensure resources and support reach those who need them most. His dedication to building inclusive communities and fostering collaboration reflects his belief in creating lasting, positive change through service.
James Palmisano
Rakeem Marcelle
Dr. Michael Muszynski
Dr. Robert Adams
Debi Jones
Debi Jones is a dedicated community leader with a strong background in events, entertainment, and nonprofit service. She currently serves as Director of Special Events and Promotions for The Salvation Army of Orange & Osceola Counties. Debi retired from SeaWorld Orlando after a 33-year career, most recently as an Entertainment Senior Production Manager. A longtime Salvation Army volunteer, she served on its Advisory Board and as Board Chair for four years. Passionate about service and community impact, Debi brings creativity, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to supporting families and strengthening communities.
Sue Idtensohn
Sue brings extensive leadership experience across the private sector, government, and nonprofit organizations. She spent ten years with Johnson & Johnson, building deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, followed by six years in Asia as an educational consultant in Japan and Executive Director of the Management Development Institute of Singapore. After returning to Florida, she served as Director of International Trade for the Florida Department of Commerce. Sue later led Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando as CEO for 14 years. Now retired, she continues to contribute her expertise in governance, strategic leadership, and public service.
Tracy Richardson's
Tracy was born in Rochester, New York but moved to Florida in first grade so he considers himself a Floridian. He spent his early adult years doing theater and traveling. In his late twenties he went back to school and got a degree in video and film which led him to WCPX (later known as WKMG) in Orlando, Florida. He spent 25 years there with most of his time as the programming manager and a producer. He has two Emmy Awards and one Telly Award under his belt. He also took care of Community Affairs for the station which led him to Hope and Help. He joined the board in 2000 and remained there since. In 2008 he was asked to join the advisory board of the Salvation Army Orange / Osceola Counties. He was forced into early retirement due to a battle with Cancer, which he won. He was going to stay retired, but he jokingly tells of his friends telling him to find something else to do or they would kill him so at the age of 61 he got his insurance license and began working for Globe Life, Liberty National Division. He does plan on trying to fully retire again this summer with a move to the mountains of North Carolina. He plans on remaining on the Hope and Help board via Zoom.