Helena Nyman, Founder of the Hope Bus

Helena Nyman is the Founder of the Hope Bus and the Hope Ambassador.  She was involved for 3 Decades in Charity work. (Feed the Homeless in Canada, Crisis Intervention and Food Drives for Seniors in Switzerland, Canada and The USA, Facilitator for Rape Survivors, Single Moms and homeless Teenagers). She's the Founder, VP and (Volunteer) Executive Director of the Senior Angels, a Volunteer and Non-Profit Organization for Seniors in need, where she helped with Crisis Intervention and Food Drives. For the last 9 years, she was the Volunteer Executive Director of this Non-Profit Organization.

In her professional life, she's an Executive Coach, Member of the Fortune 100 Coaching Group, Founder & President of the Executive Center of Excellence, CEO of Nyman Consulting International, a Speaker and Author.

This year, Helena was honored with the Global Artemis Award 2009 and was inducted in the Women's Hall of Fame in Europe.

Sean Mitton, Strategist & Director of Fundraising

Sean Mitton has worn several hats over the years including National Account Manager in the technology industry, Community Builder, journalist and currently an entrepreneur. Mitton is the founding President of the Canadian Expat Network, the first online community for Canadians living abroad. The network includes a unique Social Network, Job Board, Monthly Webinar Series and Newsletter.
He's also had the pleasure of interviewing Wayne Gretzky, Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson, New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham, hockey legend Paul Henderson and Author Sally Armstrong to name a few in his journalistic endeavors.
Sean Mitton received his Business degree from the University of New Brunswick, has lived all across Canada and is proud to play a role in the Hope Bus Tour.

Kris Peters, Event Coordinator & Marketing Director

Kris Peters is specialized in the Development of Grassroots Marketing for the Hospitality Industry.

She has dedicated her last few years to the Development of Community Outreach Fundraising Programs. Kris is currently the Marketing and Events Manager for a renowned Restaurant Group and a Judge for National and International Wines.

She developed a passion for being a Presenter for Wine Classes and Seminars.

In her recreational time she volunteers her time being a Special Olympic Coach. Some of her Hobbies are Yoga and Multi Media Art.

Kaylene Lewek, Hope Ambassador, Charity and College Liaison, Event Strategist

Kaylene Lewek is a legislative analyst with a health policy industry organization in Washington, D.C.   Originally from Raleigh, N.C., she moved to the nation's capital after graduating from Duke University's School of Public Policy.  Kaylene Lewek is an avid basketball fan and a lifetime member of the Duke Blue Devils Cameron Crazies.  Some of her interests include traveling, film production, and Irish bands.  Kaylene Lewek has worked with a number of different charities and non-profit organizations including the Duke Carolina Student Basketball Marathon, the Epilepsy Foundation, and the St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia. 

She feels very blessed and is extremely excited to be a part of The Hope Bus Tour.

Lyn Watner, Hope Ambassador, Fundraiser Expert, PR Specialist

Lyn Watner is a native Baltimorian, lived in Mexico for 6 years studying and traveling in the 1970's; varied career path, sports agent for 9 years (1977- 1986) representing players in the American and National League like Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken, Doug DeCinces, Willie Aikens, Lamar Hoyt and Jim B eattie. Became Vice President of New Buisness for Eisner & Associates, a advertising public relations firm in Baltimore.  Watner has a deep sense of givng back to the community and after volunteering for various non profits in the Maryland area, became a professional fund raiser for Johns Hopkins University, LifeBridge Health and variety of smaller of organizations like the House of Ruth, The Urban Debate League and the Whitman Walker Clinic continues assist national non profits to meet their goals and excede their expectations.

Lyn is a great PR and Fundraiser Asset to the Hope Bus Team!