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Katurah York Cooper embodies the kind of transformational leader that creates great institutions. After years in exile, she returned to Liberia to establish and serve as the pastor of the Empowerment Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church. She founded Helping Our People Excel (H.O.P.E Inc.) and presently chairs its board. She holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary – obtaining the Distinguished Dissertation Award. Her passion for leadership development drives her to mentor young leaders through the hosting of national leadership summits. Her greatest joy is her family: husband Jim, their children, and grandchildren.