Our staff works hard to keep our programs running. With the help of countless volunteers, they are constantly doing their best to ensure the best programs for children.
Mai-Lynn Sahd, MSW
Mai-Lynn Abel Sahd is one of 12 adoptees of the Abel family, founders of Brittany’s Hope. Adopted at the age of 8 from Viet Nam, her background as an adoptee led her to pursue a career in the nonprofit field. Mai-Lynn obtained her undergraduate degree from Elizabethtown College and her Masters in International and Community Development from Monmouth University. Mai-Lynn’s professional experience has included working as a birth parent counselor and multi-cultural counselor for survivors of human trafficking and torture/asylum seekers. In her free time, Mai-Lynn enjoys traveling and spending time cooking for others.
Mai-Lynn can be reached at sahdm@brittanyshope.org.
Dana Myers
Dana is a lifelong resident of Lancaster County and a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and Loyola University. She has built a career in marketing and development, telling stories that highlight the good being done in the world. The role she’s most proud of—and the one that’s shaped her life the most—is being a mom. An avid runner, Dana also adores time with her family—she and her husband, Chris, are proud parents of three sons and two daughters, and they’ve been thrilled to welcome a daughter-in-law and a grandson into the mix. Dana loves the work of Brittany’s Hope, where every dollar donated goes directly to support the children served—and where donors’ generosity creates immediate, transformational impact.
Dana can be reached at myersd@brittanyshope.org.
Paula Tobias
A native Pennsylvanian, Paula fell in love with kids at a very young age. Inspired by a neighborhood friend who suffered from epilepsy, she quickly developed a deep passion for helping others. This resolve stuck with her through college, leading her to get an undergraduate degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice, at York College of Pennsylvania. Over 30 years later, Paula provides assistance to the Brittany’s Hope team and is happy spending time with her family and friends, playing sports, coaching her kids, and cheering on the Steelers.
Paula can be reached at tobiasp@brittanyshope.org
Le Thi Thu Hong
Hong resides in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. Her true passion in life is to help people. She graduated from Ho Chi Minh Economic University and started working in humanitarian work in 2003. Hong fell in love with this type of work, and 17 years later, she is still dedicating herself to improving the lives of the poor and underprivileged people of Vietnam, especially orphans and children in need. In her free time, Hong’s other interests include volunteering for good causes, traveling, nature, and, of course, spending time with her family.
Hong can be reached at hong@brittanyshope.org.
Bui Thi Huyen
Orphaned at a young age, Huyen grew up with a desire to help others, especially those with similar backgrounds to her own. With the support of Ha Tinh Village and Brittany’s Hope, Huyen graduated from Vinh University in 2019 with a BA in English, ready to make a difference in the lives of orphaned and at-risk children in Viet Nam. After completing an extensive internship at the Vietnam office of Brittany’s Hope, Huyen’s new role enables her to work with the very program that helped her get to this point, giving back to her community. When outside the office, Huyen loves to read, play with dogs, travel, and play sports.
You can reach Huyen at Huyen@brittanyshope.org.
Alexander Sellers
Alex brings a combination of technical expertise and design skills to Brittany’s Hope. With over five years of experience in network and system administration, technical support, and IT security, he ensures that our technology runs smoothly and securely, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining IT systems, and supporting our team.
Beyond his technical strengths, he is eagerly developing his design and communication skills. Additionally, his experience managing Salesforce CRM has streamlined data management, reporting, and user training—enhancing our operational efficiency. He earned a Google IT Support Professional Certificate, an Associate Degree in Management and Marketing, and personally worked to gain a high level of expertise in Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, and cloud computing (AWS); continually adapting to new challenges.
You can reach Alex at alsellers@brittanyshope.org
Billie Jo Devine
Billie-Jo previously served as a dedicated member of our Board of Directors, offering thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to our mission. She now steps into the role of Finance Coordinator, where she brings continuity, insight, and careful stewardship to our financial operations. Her longstanding connection to our organization strengthens both our accountability and our impact.