Team
Jahan Berns
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jahan’s life story is replete with trials, tragedies, and triumphs. She is a classic example of how God’s shining light cannot be overcome by darkness.
Jahan’s Father, a military commander in Uganda was assassinated when she was just six years old. Following his death, Jahan’s family was robbed of everything, and they became destitute. Jahan was raised Muslim until her dramatic conversion to Christianity. Jahan migrated from Uganda to England, and finally to Birmingham, Alabama.
As a Mortgage Banking & Litigation attorney, Jahan practiced law at the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, in Birmingham, AL, until she took a job as the Chief Operating Officer for JH Israel and U.S. Israel Education Association.
Jahan is now in full-time ministry with Triumph of Hope, a non-profit she founded to ignite others with a love and passion for Jesus. She travels and speaks widely preaching the Gospel and sharing her inspirational story in both Christian and secular settings. Her heart is to bring hope, salvation, and deliverance to people who now struggle as hard as she once did. She is married with two children.
Janie Denney
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Passionate about Jesus, His Gospel, and seeing people set free, Janie represents the epitome of efficiency and a strong work ethic. Having founded and successfully run her own businesses at a young age, Janie is a growth -focused, innovative, high-functioning leader who leverages her passion, knowledge, and experience to serve Christ and His people.
As the chief operating officer of Triumph of Hope, Janie is responsible for all operations, and is gifted with a unique ability to find sound solutions and implement processes that continue to move the ministry forward.
Janie is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and received her Bachelor of Arts & Sciences degree, from The University of Alabama. Janie began her career as a Marketing & Design Manager at JH Israel, where she quickly made a mark by developing and streamlining processes while implementing a new brand and marketing strategy. Her unique approach to problem-solving and strategic vision led to a promotion to Director of Communications, before joining Triumph of Hope.
Janie is in full-time ministry and is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with the world. Outside of Triumph of Hope, Janie is actively involved in Church of the Highlands, and enjoys running, traveling, and date nights with her husband. Her leadership is driven by a passion for making an eternal difference and sharing the fullness of the gospel.
Board of Directors
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Carolyn Carter
BOARD MEMBER
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Campbell Fulton
BOARD MEMBER
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Stephanie Lloyd
BOARD MEMBER
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Aundrea Milldrum
BOARD MEMBER
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Jan Miller
BOARD MEMBER