Samantha Nelson

Samantha Nelson is co-founder and now-retired CEO of The Hope of Survivors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting victims of clergy sexual abuse and educating clergy and congregations, founded in 2002. She is an International speaker and has served as personal ministries and community services director, holds North American Division certification as an Adventist Community Services caseworker, received the 2004 Woman of Distinction Award from the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She is a Board Certified Biblical Counselor (BCBC) through the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors, has obtained her Associate degree in Biblical Counseling and her Bachelor of Divinity degree, is a Certified Belief Therapist (CBT) through the Therapon Institute, and is author of the book, Reaching the Hurting: A Biblical Guide for Helping Abuse Victims. Samantha is also a member of the Adventist Association of Family Life Professionals (AAFLP).