HYLAND JUSTICE, Atlanta Coordinator, Partner Engagement

Hyland works closely with the Advancement Team of CTC strategizing and executing ways to grow and strengthen CTC’s friend base in Atlanta. She considers it a privilege and a joy to be part of what God is doing through CTC in Atlanta and beyond to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

She grew up in New Orleans, LA and has lived in Atlanta, GA for the past 40 years. She graduated from Hollins College with a BA in History and received a Masters of Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary.  She and her husband Hal have been married for 42 years, have three married children and three grandchildren.

Hyland loves to gather people together in their home, enjoys walking with friends and is passionate about her hobby of needlepoint. She enjoys traveling with her husband Hal and loves spending time with her family.

HOI WING LOUIE, Director of Systems

Hoi Wing was born in China and immigrated to the U.S. as a child with her family. She and her husband attended Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC as young adults, where they experienced life-changing spiritual growth from Tim Keller’s gospel-centered preaching.

As a licensed pharmacist and certified Project Management Professional, Hoi Wing worked for over 20 years in clinical pharmacy, healthcare IT, and project management at a large hospital system in NYC. Having felt God’s call to use her skills in a different capacity, she is grateful and excited to be able to serve with Redeemer City to City.

Hoi Wing enjoys doing outreach to the community with her church, volunteering with Operation Christmas Child, visiting new places, connecting with friends and taking care of the 250 plants in her collection. Hoi Wing lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband and two children.

MELANIE PENN, Director, Partner Engagement

Melanie Penn descends from some Presbyterian pastors based in the Midwest. Before them, she comes from religious radicals who sailed on the Mayflower. She joined the CTC team in 2007 and helped build CTC's programs, events and marketing initiatives. 

Currently Melanie works with a dedicated donor group in Birmingham, AL that has generously given over $10m. Based in Nashville, Melanie also is a touring singer-songwriter and has released 6 albums.

IAN ROCK, Director, Partner Engagement

Ian Rock serves City to City by developing and strengthening relationships with partners in the southwest region. He brings two decades of direct ministry experience as a pastor and church executive in Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, and Houston. His favorite leadership moments are when he's helped others find opportunities for impact that match their passions, talents, and resources.

Ian met his wife, Gina, while in school at Texas A&M. They now live in Houston with their son and daughter. As a family, they love spending time outside, playing games, and watching college sports.

DOUG THORSON, Senior Director, Advancement 

Doug serves City to City's partners and the advancement efforts that support the organization's rapidly growing global footprint. He views his role as a calling to help faithful stewards grow in generosity. 

Doug brings over 20 years of experience in developing key partnerships for charitable organizations. He also brings two decades of marketplace experience in communications, strategic selling, and business planning. His passions are mission clarity, strategic planning and execution, and cohesive integration of all communication platforms that are working toward mission advancement.  

Doug is married to Susan and they have four adult children.  After 28 years in Virginia, they relocated to NYC and are now living in Brooklyn.

SUSAN THORSON, Manager, Communications

Susan is part of a team that works to communicate City to City’s mission, vision and story.

For as far back as she can remember, Susan has loved both reading and writing compelling words. One of her favorite parts of homeschooling their four (now adult) kids was teaching a variety of literature and writing classes in their co-op where she shared her passion for captivating communication, tales and characters.

She was thrilled when she and her husband Doug moved to NYC in 2015, as she has always had a love for cities and feels her dad’s childhood in Queens somehow placed NY in her blood and in her heart. Susan and Doug have been married for 34 years. Three of their kids now live in NYC and one in DC. Susan loves flea markets, thrift stores, cozy outdoor dining spots, connecting with family and friends and looking and listening for the stories we all have.