About Us
Our Story
Hopestream Community’s genesis is found in a passion project started by Brenda Zane after her son struggled for years with a high-risk lifestyle and addiction – culminating in two fentanyl overdoses in three days.
From her intense desire to prevent other parents from experiences like hers, she began a podcast and online community for moms in early 2020. In 2021, Cathy Cioth, community member and impacted parent, joined Zane to grow the organization and serve more families
Today
Today, Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization driven by a collective of experienced professionals and parents. We’re fiercely passionate about improving the lives of families impacted by substance misuse, addiction, and mental health challenges.
We host two distinct and private parent communities, a weekly podcast, educational experiences, retreats, and local meetups serving those who identify as parents or caregivers to teens and young adults who struggle with substance misuse and mental health.
our vision
Our vision is to create safer, healthier communities. We do this by supporting and empowering families to make positive changes when they’re impacted by a child’s substance misuse.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower parents by providing them with the knowledge, support, and resources they need to create positive change when their child is struggling with substance misuse and mental health challenges.
What industry leaders say…
I’ve enjoyed listening to the Hopestream podcasts. I’ve also forwarded information about the parent support communities to a few of my families, one of which had already heard about the podcast from a friend. In my opinion, more parents need to know you are out there.
Eric FawsonLCSW, Elements Wilderness
I’m so grateful for the Hopestream Community and all their work. I’m constantly connecting parents to the unique platform and communities as it is an amazing resource and support tool unlike anything that has ever existed before.
Dr. Weston RobinsPresident & Founder, Eternal Strength Center for Radical Youth Work
There’s nothing more isolating for a parent than navigating finding help for your child. These communities, and all the resources they include, are truly a beacon of light during some dark days. I refer families often because having that community will often help them, help themselves.
Joanna LilleyEducational Consultant, Lilley Consulting
Hopestream Community is a supplemental resource for many parents we coach at Solutions Parenting Support. They create a safe space for parents to find a tribe with whom they can explore their successes and failures. The skills they offer parents provide an alternative to the “just kick them out” approach that can be depended on too quickly when you have a family member misusing substances. If you are looking for hope, community, and alternative and creative solutions to the hard moments with your family, join The Stream or The Woods Communites.
Hilary MosesMSW, Co-Owner, Solutions Parenting Support
Leadership & Contributors
Our team consists of battle-tested parents and professionals dedicated to helping radically change the experience of having a child who’s misusing substances and struggling with mental health.
Co-Founders
Brenda Zane
Cathy Cioth
Board Members
Brenda is the Co-Founder of Hopestream Community, a CRAFT-trained parent coach, and Mayo Clinic certified health and wellness coach. She hosts the Hopestream podcast and enjoys spending time with her four kids, the oldest of whom is thriving in a healthy life in recovery.
Brenda Zane
Co-Founder, Hopestream Board Member
Cathy is the Co-Founder of Hopestream Community, a CRAFT-trained parent coach and mother of two kids who struggled with substance misuse. She is the Community Director in The Stream, and sits on the Board for Hopestream Community.
Cathy Cioth
Co-Founder, Hopestream Board Member
Dina is a CRAFT-trained parent coach and holds a Masters in psychology. Her son, Parker, is in recovery from a harrowing nine years of drug use, including IV heroin. She was a high school teacher, counselor, admissions director, and Vice Principal for 36 years. Dina sits on the Board of Hopestream Community.
Dina Cannizzaro
M.A., PPS, Counseling Psychology, Parent Coach, Hopestream Board Member
As a CPA, Marsha especially enjoys opportunities to assist small businesses and non-profits in navigating the financial world. As a mom of two grown boys, and with a young adult family member now in recovery, she understands the struggles today’s parents face. She is the Treasurer of the Board of Hopestream Community.
Marsha Baklund
Hopestream Community Board Treasurer
Lisa is a psychotherapist, Executive Coach and Brené Brown Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator. She holds an MA in somatic psychology and specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts, Family Systems Theory, Trauma-based healing and is an Addictions Specialist.
Lisa Pepper Satkin
MA, MFT, Executive Therapeutic Coach & Consultant
Janice Sullivan has been a dedicated member of the Hopestream community since 2022. A native New Yorker and mother of three, Janice brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience from the fashion industry. She has held C-suite and senior leadership roles at some of the world’s most prestigious heritage brands, including Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH), Calvin Klein, and Donna Karan. Currently based in Brooklyn, Janice is a lifelong learner and an avid reader who describes herself as an “empath in training,” focusing her post-corporate chapter on community impact and advocacy.
Janice Sullivan
Hopestream Community Member, Hopesream Board Member
Professional Contributors
Chrissy is an executive function coach for learners of all ages but specializes in helping young adults reintegrate into traditional learning environments. After more than 24 years in the classroom, Chrissy’s brain hacks help clients see that there is absolutely nothing wrong with them, they just need to learn how to rewire their brain. Chrissy’s work is aimed to empower her clients to empower themselves.
Chrissy Nichols
MA, Executive Function Coach
Jaynee has 15 years of experience working with individuals facing a range of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. She works with adolescents and adults who want support with managing symptoms of anxiety, navigating life stressors, including complicated family dynamics, or who struggle with substance use. She also coaches parents through addressing their child’s substance use or other mental health concerns.
Jaynee Golden
LCSW, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Parent Coach
Dina is a CRAFT-trained parent coach and holds a Masters in psychology. Her son, Parker, is in recovery from a harrowing nine years of drug use, including IV heroin. She was a high school teacher, counselor, admissions director, and Vice Principal for 36 years. Dina sits on the Board of Hopestream Community.
Dina Cannizzaro
M.A., PPS, Counseling Psychology, Parent Coach, Hopestream Board Member
Holly is a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Facilitator and Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, Meditation Teacher, and holds a BA in Psychology. She has worked with Make a Wish, Hospice of the East Bay and coaches parents whose young adults struggle with substance use and mental health issues. Holly is also the mother of four young adults.
Holly O’Dea
Parent Coach, Board Certified Health
& Wellness Coach
Lisa is a psychotherapist, Executive Coach and Brené Brown Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator. She holds an MA in somatic psychology and specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts, Family Systems Theory, Trauma-based healing and is an Addictions Specialist.
Lisa Pepper Satkin
MA, MFT, Executive Therapeutic Coach & Consultant
Beth is a life coach for parents of struggling teens. After Beth’s fifteen-year-old son went to wilderness therapy, her feelings of fear, loneliness, and desperation for guidance led her to create the parent coaching program and support she longed for as a parent. She became a double-certified Life/Parent Coach, Arbinger’s Living With an Outward Mindset seminar facilitator, and threw herself into parent coaching.
Beth Hillman
Parent Coach, Life Coach
Cindy holds a masters degree in social work (Ret. LCSW, CEAP, CADC), specializing in addictions and organizational systems. Her oldest son’s struggle with substances led her to study Positive Psychology and she became a parent coach for The Partnership to End Addiction. Cindy is a program consultant for the Family Restoration Program of St. Matthew’s House, Justin’s Place Recovery.
Cindy Yoder-Brown
Ret. LCSW, CEAP, CADC, Parent Coach