The Board Behind the Mission

Radiant Hope International is led by a board of directors whose gifts, experience, and callings reflect the very pillars of the ministry they serve.

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Rev. Michaelia Daubon, MA

Vision & Strategic Formation

Michaelia Daubon is the founder and president of Radiant Hope International, carrying the vision and strategic oversight of the ministry from its inception. A clinical mental health counselor, strategic coach, author, educator, and ordained minister, Michaelia brings a multi-dimensional lens to the work of spiritual formation and practical equipping.

She is the author of Mended Yet Broken and Guardians of the Wells, the host of the 5 AM Capacity Builders Network, and the lead visionary behind the ROARR Conference: an annual gathering focused on soul care, spiritual warfare, identity, and kingdom assignment.

Michaelia's ministry is shaped by personal experience, navigating her own journey of inner healing, wholeness, and purpose, and by a conviction that the body of Christ deserves both spiritual depth and practical tools.

She co-leads Celestial Praise Church of God in Springfield, Massachusetts alongside her husband, Bishop Andrew Daubon.

VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL OVERSIGHT

Bishop Andrew Daubon, MA

Spiritual Covering & Ministry Advancement

Andrew Daubon serves as Vice President and Director of Spiritual Oversight for Radiant Hope International, providing pastoral covering, spiritual accountability, and ministerial presence across all RHI events and initiatives.

He is the one in the room who anchors the atmosphere, presiding over offerings, providing pastoral covering, and bringing the kind of grounded, faith-filled presence that puts people at ease and opens the door for encounter.

With a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, ordination as a Bishop, and years of experience in leadership and pastoral ministry, Andrew brings both clinical insight and spiritual authority to every space he occupies.

He is the senior leader at Celestial Praise Church of God in Springfield, Massachusetts where he serves alongside his wife, Rev. Michaelia Daubon, and is actively involved in ministry advancement and donor engagement on behalf of RHI.

TREASURER & DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Rev. Alejandra Heron

Financial Stewardship & Operational Excellence

Rev. Alejandra Heron was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and raised on the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, a heritage that shaped her servant's heart and her passion for God's transforming power. A licensed minister with more than twenty years of healthcare administration and operations leadership, Rev. Alejandra has supervised front-office teams of more than twenty staff, managed practice operations, budgets, and payroll, and built a career on bringing order, efficiency, and excellence to complex environments, an expertise she brings directly to her role on the RHI board. She holds credentials from Springfield Technical Community College, Hartford Seminary, and the Church of God Ministerial Internship Program, and in 2012, co-founded Transform to Christ Ministries. Beyond her professional work, she serves as a volunteer chaplain and hospice bereavement volunteer. Her heart beats especially for women, and she is passionate about equipping, encouraging, and empowering them to reach their highest potential in Christ. Rev. Alejandra serves at Celestial Praise Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Andrew and Rev. Michaelia Daubon. She and her husband, Rev. Rohan Heron, have answered a global call by acquiring land in Kenya, where they are working to build wells and establish missions.

SECRETARY & DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Rev. Hillisa Byer, M.Ed

People, Volunteers & Community Engagement

Rev. Hillisa Byer is an educator, minister, and community builder whose career has been marked by one consistent thread: developing people and building systems that serve them well. She holds a Master of Education with a concentration in Leadership from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and earned her ministry credentials through the Church of God. With nearly a decade of supervisory experience spanning youth programs, college and career readiness initiatives, and community outreach coordination, Hillisa brings exceptional organizational skill, relational intelligence, and a proven ability to mobilize teams around a shared mission. She currently serves as an English Language Arts teacher in the Springfield Public Schools, and at Celestial Praise Church of God she serves as a minister on the pastor's council and coordinates the annual Hello Neighbor Community Festival, a community-wide event that draws upwards of 600 people each year. She also serves as assistant to RHI founder Rev. Michaelia Daubon. As Secretary and Director of Community Outreach, Hillisa keeps the board organized and the community connected, serving as the relational bridge between RHI and the communities it is called to serve.

DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS & HOLISTIC CARE

Min. Lois Gordon, RN

Physical, Emotional & Whole-Person Care

Lois Gordon is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and seasoned healthcare professional whose career spans operating rooms, surgical units, and long-term care facilities across Jamaica, Florida, and Massachusetts.

She earned her nursing degree from Kingston School of Nursing in Jamaica, her CRNA certification from the Jamaica School of Anesthesia, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Elms College in Chicopee, MA, and her Master of Arts in Christian Ministries and Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.

A certified operating room nurse and nurse coach with decades of clinical experience, Lois brings a rare combination of medical expertise and pastoral depth to her role on the RHI board. Her presence reflects the ministry's conviction that spiritual wellness and physical wellbeing are inseparable.

She currently serves as a minister in her local church, co-leading the Ministers team and the Evangelism and Discipleship ministry alongside her husband, Rev. Gilbert Gordon, from her home in Florida.

At Radiant Hope International, leadership is not a title: it is stewardship. Each member of this board has been placed here with purpose, and together they carry the five pillars that hold this ministry upright: Vision. Spiritual Oversight. Community Engagement. Operational Stewardship. Whole-Person Care.

A Team That Reflects the Mission

The Core Builders Team

These are the women who show up, build, and carry the mission forward with excellence, faith, and joy. We are grateful for every one of them.

Lydia Burke, MPA
Worship & Hospitality Coordinator

Lydia Burke sits on the executive team managing music and arts and is a worship leader at Celestial Praise Church of God who coordinates the full worship experience for RHI gatherings, overseeing the worship team, musicians, and sound team so that every element of the atmosphere works together seamlessly. She also manages conference hospitality from start to finish, making sure every guest is welcomed, every meal is covered, and no detail and no person is overlooked. Professionally, Lydia is a certified Human Resources leader who holds a Master of Public Administration and the SHRM-CP credential, with a career spent partnering with executives, developing people, resolving conflict, and building workplace cultures where people thrive, expertise she brings naturally into the RHI family. She is also the team's encourager and culture-keeper, equally gifted at delivering a timely prophetic word and knowing exactly when the group needs a good laugh.

Rev. Kiara Wood

Content & Communications Coordinator

Rev. Kiara Wood is the creative and communicative force behind RHI's visual content and digital presence. She develops social media carousels, flyers, and quote graphics that capture the heart of the message and extend its reach, and brings both organizational skill and creative instinct to event operations, including co-moderating panel discussions and overseeing the online experience for virtual attendees. Professionally, Kiara has supervised and directed residential behavioral health programs serving individuals navigating mental health and recovery, leadership that earned her multiple Supervisor of the Month honors. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Psychology, holds ministry credentials through the Church of God, and serves as a ministry assistant at Celestial Praise Church of God, where she has also served as interim youth pastor. Her blend of clinical insight, creative gifting, and ministry heart makes her a natural fit in the RHI family.

Rev. Shauna Beecher

Prayer & Intercessory Ministry Coordinator

Rev. Shauna Beecher is a minister and armor bearer at Celestial Praise Church of God, bringing a deep prayer covering and more than twenty years of operations leadership to everything she touches. She serves as a 5 AM Capacity Builders Network moderator, leads pre-service intercession at ROARR gatherings and conferences, and steps into leadership whenever needed without hesitation. Professionally, Rev. Shauna is a Customer Service Manager for a high-volume supply chain operation, where she oversees scheduling, payroll, compliance, and board meeting coordination, organizational excellence that she brings directly into her ministry work. A trained pastry chef with certification from the Connecticut Culinary Institute, she is also a small-business owner, crafting baked goods supplied to businesses and supermarkets across the region.

Trecia McGibbon, BA

Ministry Support Coordinator

Trecia McGibbon is the kind of person every team is better for having: steady, willing, and ready to step into whatever role the moment requires. Whether she is managing Zoom sessions, supporting hospitality, or simply filling the gap, Trecia brings a servant's heart and a gracious presence to everything she touches. That heart shows up in her profession as well. With over thirteen years in customer service and healthcare, she currently serves as a case manager helping patients navigate insurance and gain access to the complex medications they need. She serves in hospitality ministry at Celestial Praise Church of God and brings that same spirit of welcome and care to the Core Builders Team. Newer to both her faith journey and this team, watching her grow and step into her purpose has been one of the quiet joys of this season of ministry.