Empowering Students. Transforming Futures.
Trace of Hope provides direct, tax-deductible grants to students facing financial barriers to higher education. By removing bureaucracy and delivering funds straight to recipients, we help students focus on their education, achieve their goals, and create meaningful impact in their communities.
Our Mission
Trace of Hope provides direct financial support to students so they can pursue higher education and create lasting impact.
Our grants remove immediate financial barriers so students can focus on academics, leadership, and service instead of worrying about tuition bills and basic needs.
100% of donations go directly to students through our Direct-to-Recipient (DTR) giving rounds, ensuring transparency and measurable outcomes.
By helping students stay enrolled and graduate, we interrupt cycles of debt, poverty, and lost opportunity.
Our Team
Dedicated to student success.
Our team combines experience in education, marketing, nonprofit leadership, and community outreach. We are united by a belief that every student deserves the chance to succeed.
Victoria Repka-Geller
Founder & President
Victoria Repka-Geller
Founder & President
Teju Owoye
Board Member
Teju Owoye
Board Member
Tina Cheung
Board Member
Tina Cheung
Board Member
Jean Elle
Board Member
Jean Elle
Board Member
Alivia Edwards
Board Member
Alivia Edwards
Board Member
Trace Geller
Vice President & Co-Founder
Trace Geller
Vice President & Co-Founder
Matthew Cappello
Board Member
Matthew Cappello
Board Member
Mel Ritter
Director of Branding & Communications
Mel Ritter
Director of Branding & Communications
Our Collaborators
We partner with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations who share our commitment to transparency, efficiency, accountability, and student success.
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