Constructing Hope Leader Announces Retirement

Daniels Expresses Gratitude for Team and Supporters

Pat Daniels, Executive Director - Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Photo Courtesy of Constructing Hope)

As retirement approaches at the end of the year, Pat Daniels expresses deep gratitude for the support, commitment, and shared belief in Constructing Hope’s mission.

Daniels has led and grown Constructing Hope with dedication and passion. Looking back, this work has not just been her career, but her calling. She is deeply proud and grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey. Together, they have built a unique program that has launched hundreds of successful careers and transformed lives. The organization has created opportunities and broken barriers, and every milestone reached stands as a testament to the collective effort and heart of the community.

Daniels has often said, “There is no ‘I’ in team.” That belief has never felt truer than it does today. The team at Constructing Hope is strong, passionate, and deeply committed to the mission, and she has absolute confidence in their ability to carry the vision forward and continue to expand the organization’s impact for years to come.

Guided by that same confidence in the organization’s future, the board undertook a thorough and thoughtful process to assess, evaluate, and support the upcoming leadership transition. The successor to the current leadership role will be Noah Koné, the organization’s Deputy Director. Since joining Constructing Hope, Koné has demonstrated deep passion and genuine pride in the work. He brings a clear vision for the future of the organization, and with his thoughtful leadership, there is full confidence in his ability to guide Constructing Hope to even greater heights.

To all Constructing Hope graduates, thanks are extended for believing in the dream, in the mission, and in what is possible. Though stepping away from day-to-day operations, there will remain a lifelong commitment to championing Constructing Hope.