About Us



Dedicated to Mental Health

Hope For Hallie is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the conversation around mental health for adolescents and young adults. Founded in memory of Hallie Jackson, who tragically lost her life to suicide at the age of 16, our organization was created to ensure that no young person has to face mental health challenges alone or without access to care.

We believe every young person deserves hope, support, and the opportunity to heal. By removing financial barriers to mental health services and fostering meaningful conversations, we empower individuals, families, schools, and communities to prioritize mental well-being.

What We Aim To Do

Our goal is simple but powerful: to ensure that every adolescent and young adult has access to the mental health support they need before they reach a crisis.

Our Vision

We envision a future where seeking help for mental health is met with compassion rather than stigma, where cost is never a barrier to receiving care, and where every young person knows they are seen, supported, and valued.

At Hope For Hallie, we are turning loss into purpose, creating hope, one connection, one conversation, and one life at a time.

Our Board Members

Kevin Jackson

Kevin Jackson is the Co-Founder and President of Hope For Hallie, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming conversations around mental health and providing vital…

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Christine Jackson

Christine Jackson is a dedicated child advocate with over 25 years of experience working with children and families. She holds a Bachelor of Science…

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Laurie Riggs

Laurie Riggs, CPA, the Treasurer of Hope For Hallie, is currently the Vice President of Internal Audit at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health.…

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Kevin Haney

Kevin Haney is an educator at Strath Haven High School with 27 years of teaching and coaching experience, dedicated to supporting students both academically…

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Casey Algeo

Casey Algeo serves on the Board of Directors for Hope for Hallie, where she is committed to advancing the organization's mission of transforming conversations…

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Erik Gabell

Boyden (“Erik”) Gabell, III, is an attorney and a co-founder of Gabell Beaver, LLC. Erik was raised in the Philadelphia area and received his…

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Chris O’Connell

Chris O'Connell joined the FOX 29 News team in September 2010 as a general assignment reporter. He also co-anchors the Friday evening newscasts. After…

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Michelle Fromholzer

Secretary Michelle Fromholzer, Senior Director, Strategy & Insights for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC), is responsible for the development, evaluation, and…

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