Rev. Debra J. Hopkins
Motivational Speaker | Founder & Chief Executive Officer of There’s Still Hope of the Carolinas

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Rev. Debra J. Hopkins is a distinguished motivational speaker, mentor, and educational consultant. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of There’s Still Hope of the Carolinas, a 501(c)(3) organization previously known as There’s Still Hope Charlotte, she is committed to empowering the transgender community and advocating for sustainable housing and equality. Her organization provides a transitional housing program for transgender and non-binary adults, boasting a 73.85% success rate in securing permanent housing for its residents. Debra is also a motivational speaker specializing in homelessness and affordable housing advocacy, conducting workshops and mentoring those who are starting similar initiatives. With a robust background in research, education, and ministry, she holds a Master of Theology from New York Theological Seminary and has written "Not Until You Have Walked In My Shoes," "Look In The Mirror - Surviving Life’s Challenges and Aging," and contributed to five anthologies on "Stories of Resilience." A devoted parent to three adult children and eight grandchildren, she actively opposes harmful legislation impacting trans and non-binary individuals, establishing herself as a powerful advocate for change.