Michelle Carter

Director of Finance and Development

Michelle is a mom of two teenage kids, Abby and Luke, who, at times, can seem like a full-time job! She recently completed her twenty-third year of actively working as a pharmacist. Together she and her husband have spent the latter half operating and maintaining their local pharmacy, Gaddy’s Drug. Her time at Fostering Hope has been most often spent in budgeting and accounting. She routinely prepares finances, assists with budget planning, and regulates the cash flow accordingly. Additionally, she has developed a grant tracking system to help monitor the financial aspect of grants received by Fostering Hope.

Chrissie Wagner

Grants Manager and Event Volunteer

Chrissie serves as a grant writer and coordinates events like Goat Fest and other special projects to serve foster children. She is on the board of Directors of Muskogee Little Theatre, past board member of the Education Foundation of Muskogee, Muskogee Area Arts Council, Oklahoma Arts Institute, and Oklahoma Community Theatre Association. Chrissie is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and taught senior English at Muskogee High School for 10 years. Married to Warren Wagner for 46 years, Chrissie enjoys directing community theatre, travel, cooking, gardening; and especially, time spent with her friends and large and ever-growing family.

Catherine Schuepbach

Communications Consultant

For over a decade Catherine has worked in the marketing and public relations and has been with Fostering Hope since the beginning. She is a former Okie from Muskogee and now resides in Oklahoma City with her family. She is responsible for helping the team realize and execute their vision and mission by creating materials, helping with communication, and establishing the voice of Fostering Hope.

Dawn Magee

resource Center coordinator

Dawn Magee Dawn was raised in Dacono, Colorado and moved in 1994 to Haskell, Oklahoma. She is married to her best friend David Magee for 35 years. Together they have five children and five grandchildren. Two of their children were adopted in 2019 after being blessed with them for seven years through DHS family placement. She loves her family, loves to cook, loves to work in her yard, and spending time with family. She came to Fostering Hope after working 27 years in Home Health. She loves Fostering Hope because it lets her serve foster families, foster children, and DHS. She hopes to give a little HOPE and lots of LOVE. She is beyond blessed to get to serve with the best work family around and a community that makes this possible.

Chris DenHerder

Website coordinator and Social Media Director

A Michigan native with a heart tuned to the rhythm of storytelling, he has spent over 15 years immersed in the dynamic world of sales and marketing. Throughout his journey, Chris has always been captivated by the stories of individuals and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact on lives and communities. His professional path has been guided by a genuine passion for shining a light on those who bring positivity and change to the forefront. Believing in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire and connect people, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. His Oklahoma family members work for the Department of Human Services (DHS) and serving as foster parents, Chris has witnessed firsthand the challenges and triumphs that accompany the journey of children in need. These experiences have fueled his commitment to amplify the voices of organizations like Fostering Hope of Muskogee, who tirelessly work to create a nurturing environment for these resilient young souls.

Debbie Smith

Fostering Hope House coordinator

Debbie comes to us after 17 years of service in the public school system and 20 years in the insurance industry. She has been married almost an eternity  (41 years) and has 3 children but more importantly 2 beautiful, perfectly wonderful granddaughters, Chloe and Lenna. 

When Debbie heard about Fostering Hope and Annie shared what FH does, she knew this is where she was meant to serve. It resonated with her soul because Debbie herself was adopted as an infant however her older birth siblings went through the foster care system in California. She always felt bad for the life they lived compared to the one she was blessed to live and now feels like she is paying it forward here by loving and helping all the children served by Fostering Hope and Fostering Hope House. This is the most heartbreaking and rewarding position I have ever served in. When I go home after serving children and hearing their stories I know that I made a difference even if only in a small way. God tells us, Now these 3 things remain: Faith, Hope and Love but the greatest of these is LOVE. I get to do all 3 here at Fostering Hope. It blesses me way more than I could ever bless it. This is what Love in action looks like.