Meet the Collective
Tatyana Ford (president): Hey Everyone ! My name is Tatyana Katyah Ford.But everyone calls me Taty. in 2021 I went through a season I used to call my breaking point. What I didn’t know is that it was my season of fire. See I was in a marriage with someone God never intended for me to be married to. And by his great, and purposeful design we never entered into the covenant of marriage. So in June of 2021 God allowed the marriage to explode, and my heart to shatter so that he could mold it. It was in what I felt like was the darkest moment of my life that the Lord reminded me of two promises he had given before. The first being Women of Virtue. A dream I was originally given in the 7th grade. Then he reminded me that I was supposed to be working at the church I grew up in when they moved into the building he had given to them. A promise I had received in 2020 that I was not receptive of receiving. SO here I was divorced and returning to the place I had run from. Through my season of fire God had me quit my job, learn to rely on him, taught me how to be still, and has continued to build me up in each of his promises. So here we are in year two of women of virtue, and I am almost one year into being the Multimedia Manager at Higher Hope. I am so excited to see all that the Lord continues to do through this collective of his Son, and daughters.
Janessa Buck (V. President): Hey there! My name is Janessa Buck. I am the Vice President here at Women of Virtue Ministries! I currently reside in York, Pennsylvania with my husband Cohen and my daughter Analise. I grew up in Sunbury, Pennsylvania where I first became a member of Higher Hope Church, which I still attend with my family to this very day! I graduated from Altoona Beauty School and am now a licensed nail technician! I have been doing nails for 6 years now. God has truly blessed me with the gift of creativity so I look forward to using that to provide great content and connections with you guys, all while giving God the glory! My biggest goal is to help women walk in their divine, but also to be down to earth and relatable. It’s important to me to stay true to myself and be real with you all while I am also learning and growing within my walk with the Lord. Everyone is welcome and this is a safe space for all! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for each of us. God bless
Abigail Richwine (Treasurer): Hi, my name is Abby! I am in the Women of Virtue collective to learn more about God and share positive messages about him to others! I love being in this group of women because it is important to me to surround myself with other women of God and have their support through the good and bad times!
Lesley High: Hi! My name is Lesley High.
A few years ago our family moved to Pennsylvania from Manitoba, Canada.
I have seven siblings, five sisters and two brothers.
I've been homeschooled my whole life which definitely has its ups and downs.
I enjoy outdoor work, and activities, especially hiking, and camping.
I hope to be a comfort for people who need to be comforted.
Isaiah Gittens: Isaiah Gittens, 16, is the youngest son of Pastor Mark and Lori Gittens, co-founders of Higher Hope (h2church). When he was 9 years old, Isaiah walked onto the stage at the church to hold a microphone for a sound check before a Wednesday night Prayer Gathering. To the surprise of his parents and the few people who were there early that evening, Isaiah began to belt out with a powerful voice, “Jesus Paid It All”.
That night, Isaiah’s gift of music was discovered, and since then, a beautiful and undeniable passion for worship has unfolded in his life. At any given time, you will hear him singing songs, doing rifts, runs, or harmonizing with his family in an impromptu worship service.
“I’m excited and blessed to be able to share my gifts, along with the amazing young women who are part of ‘Women Of Virtue Ministries’” - Isaiah Gittens
Cheyenne High: I am Cheyenne High, I'm 18 and moved with my family from Manitoba Canada to Pennsylvania about 2 years a go. I love Jesus and can't wait to see what he has in store for my life.