Jamie Jockwig, President
Jamie is a bit of an old soul, having been involved in a few vocations and passion projects throughout the years. He found his passion for helping orphans after traveling the world in his late teens and twenties and visiting orphanages in countries like China, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Kenya and Tanzania. He graduated with a bachelors in Youth Psychology, and earned a masters in Counseling/Psychology. He pursued both of these degrees because of his love for people, and desire to help marginalized and forgotten youth. His education, coupled with his own life experiences, have helped solidify his commitment to offering assistance to the young people of the world who need and desire a chance to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
Jamie is the owner and a full-time employee of a small boutique fine jewelry store in Seattle, WA, called Baraka Gems. His company was birthed out of a desire to someday fund what has now become A Ring of Hope. As the founder of A Ring of Hope, Jamie spends his volunteer time dreaming about how to expand the welcoming arms of our organization and the best ways for us to make the biggest positive impact on impressionable young minds and hearts.
When he’s not hard at work with either organization, Jamie likes to spend his downtime in the woods or on the water. As a curious traveler, he enjoys experiencing different cultures and foods. He is often dreaming of new experiences, whether they be across the globe or across the street. On really quiet days, he can often be found on a park bench reading books about raising and training his future Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Caley Madalone, Vice President
Caley has a deep passion for people. Seeing the good in others comes naturally and abundantly to her, and she aspires to complete an education path that will allow her to attain even more skills for helping others. For now, she exercises her abilities with her two daughters; and is helping them grow into future helpers and change-makers. She views her seat on the board of A Ring of Hope not only as an opportunity, but as a privilege. It is her belief that every person has the right to have their basic needs met and should have the opportunities to experience their full potential. Her desire is to see A Ring of Hope make those rights a reality for as many people as possible.
Samatha Clark, Secretary
Sam's independent spirit has led her to many different projects, jobs, and hobbies throughout her life. A middle school counselor by day and yoga teacher by evening, she feels fortunate to be able to pursue her passion for helping others in two very different fields. She was drawn to her seat on the board of A Ring of Hope as another way to pursue her love of helping others. Sam believes in advocating for those who need advocates, and is excited to bring her unique personal and professional experience as a board member.
Originally from New Jersey, she moved to Seattle in 2014 to pursue her master's degree at Seattle Pacific University, then decided to settle down in the Pacific Northwest after falling in love with Seattle's natural beauty. In her spare time, Sam enjoys cooking, doing yoga, watching Jeopardy with her husband, and snuggling her scruffy dog and two black cats.