A Circle of Hope
Combining clinical sophistication and love of family to help you make informed decisions when choosing a therapeutic program or school.
About Us
Matthew Wood
Therapeutic Educational Consultant Certified Recovery Specialist
Matthew has worked in the field of residential programming for over 15 years. In 2018, he became an integral part of A Circle of Hope following a successful tenure working in adventure therapy, substance abuse recovery, and young adult transition coaching. He is certified in substance abuse and mental health recovery by the International Recovery Institute.
Matthew dedicates a substantial amount of time to performing site visits to programs and schools across the nation on behalf of our clients.
His background includes serving as a wilderness field guide and working with young adults on the Autism Spectrum within that setting.
Matthew holds a position on the board of the Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation."PBJ” is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting wilderness therapy. The foundation offers scholarships and aftercare opportunities for residents of the Pacific Northwest.
Connie
Connie moved to an advisory role at A Circle Of Hope in 2026.
She continues to be passionate about the consulting field and its important role in mental healthcare.
Her volunteer work includes committee membership with Garrett’s Space, a wellness program for college age adults focused on mental health and suicide prevention.
“I’m looking forward to seeing A Circle of Hope grow into the future building not only on our foundation, but on the work of so many wonderful people in our field and professional organizations.” -Connie Wood
Our Team
We couldn’t do all that we do with out our amazing team!
Academic Case Support
Tracy Rivard, B.A. is a certified teacher with experience in the fields of boarding school and residential treatment placement. She has a special interest in helping students with learning challenges and has worked both in the classroom and as a tutor. During her time with A Circle of Hope, Tracy has visited both therapeutic and academic-support boarding schools nationally. Tracy is the parent of two adult children, and has a heart for supporting our clients. Tracy assists the consultants with cases on an as-needed basis.
Staff and Process Support
Aimee joined our team in 2023 and provides executive support to the consultants.
Office Teams
Client calls and emails are managed by our administrative team directed by Renee and Kristi. They provide clients with scheduling assistance, provide general information are the first line of communication.
At the main office, Tracey and Heather greet clients at the front desk. They take care of the conference rooms and office schedules as well as managing our mail. We appreciate that they provide an invaluable and welcoming home base for A Circle of Hope.