Will Cooper grew up in a conservative Southern Baptist household, met and married a United Methodist clergy person during his deconstruction, and still wrestles with what belief and faith mean to him today. Will is the Chief Operating Officer at Hope Partnership and is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience advancing housing stability and poverty alleviation efforts in Central Florida. He is passionate about empowering both team members and community members, and is committed to advancing trauma-informed, person-centered approaches that restore dignity and promote long-term stability for individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness.