Our Team
At Reuniting Pathways, our team is united by a shared commitment to purpose, hope, and belonging for youth, families, and communities. We bring together diverse experiences in education, advocacy, community engagement, trauma-informed practice, and systems change to support individuals and organizations navigating complex challenges.
Our work is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and a belief that meaningful change happens through authentic relationships and collaboration. Each member of our team contributes unique knowledge and lived experience that strengthens our ability to support students, families, educators, and community partners.
Whether we are advocating for a child in the special education system, supporting schools in building restorative and healing-centered environments, or partnering with organizations to improve community outcomes, our team remains focused on creating pathways that reconnect people to opportunity, dignity, and belonging.
Together, we are committed to building stronger communities where every person is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Eric Lucas, Founder
Eric Lucas is a passionate advocate for marginalized communities, dedicated to empowering those whose voices have yet to be heard—yet. He has spent his career supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking while championing the rights of students with disabilities, creating spaces where silence becomes strength and vulnerability transforms into empowerment.
April Hood, Board Member
April Hood is the Director of Programs and Operations at The Initiative, with over a decade of experience creating safer communities and empowering survivors of human trafficking and interpersonal violence. A dedicated advocate and mentor to at-risk youth, she brings both professional expertise and personal resilience as a single mom to her work, modeling strength, compassion, and hope.
Dannon Cox, Board Member
Dannon Cox is an Assistant Professor at Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Northern Colorado. With over 20 years of media production experience and over 10 years in public schools and higher education, Dannon focuses on digital media, community engagement, and rural programming. He brings both academic expertise and practical experience to the Reuniting Pathways Board.
Jason Hopcus, Board Member
Has seen firsthand the power that comes when people feel truly seen and heard. For more than a decade, he has worked alongside vulnerable communities, helping to shift the conversation around mental health from one of stigma to one of hope. As a best-selling author, podcaster, and founder of the Connection Project, Jason shares stories and creates tools that connect people to the resources and the belief they need to move forward.
Ulayah Ivey, Board Member
Ulayah Ivey, a North Carolina native, is pursuing a degree in Public Service and Public Policy at Arizona State University. With experience in management, administration, and public service, and a deep commitment to advocacy, she is honored to serve as a board member of Reuniting Pathways.
Joseph Morgan, Board Member
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