Tammy Abernethy joined Hope Women’s Center as the Executive Director in 2013.  Prior to that time she served as Executive Director of Steps of Faith, a ministry to women and families facing unplanned pregnancy, which merged with Hope Women’s Center in 2013.Tammy obtained her Bachelors Degree in Political Science & Economics, and spent many years working in both corporate & non-profit administration, including several years serving internationally.     A single mother for more than 15 years, Tammy understands the fears, insecurities, and hopelessness that parenting in crisis can bring. While she has been blessed to parent within a community of friends, family, and faith, her heart was burdened for women & families that were doing this alone – without community. healing from painful relationships, or an understanding of resources available to help.   Tammy is passionate about the mission of Hope Women’s Center in ministering to women and teens facing any difficult life situation (unplanned pregnancy, abuse, domestic violence, single parenting, poverty, etc) to engage, to encourage, to equip, to love unconditionally, and to give them the tools to make positive life changes – a transformation from the inside out. Tammy and her family attend Camelback Bible Church. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two children, serving in the women’s ministry at her church, reading, cooking, and hiking in our beautiful Arizona desert.