Tracy Hille is the dedicated Chief Operating Officer (COO)of the Gulf Coast Partnership, where she spearheads the seamless functioning of our organization. With a keen focus on human resources, accounting, and insurance, Tracy ensures that every facet of the operation aligns with the overarching goal of minimizing homelessness, making it rare, brief, and one-time.

Tracy's passion for problem-solving has been instrumental in establishing and sustaining the Gulf Coast Partnership as the Lead Agency on Homelessness for Charlotte County. Her commitment knows no bounds, consistently giving 150% to every endeavor. Tracy is a steadfast champion for those in need, embodying a fierce advocacy that resonates through her work. 

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Tracy has excelled in progressively challenging roles including administration, law enforcement, finance, contracts, and housing. Her diverse background and innate curiosity have positioned her as one of our community's most dedicated and passionate leaders, serving as a repository of invaluable system knowledge, program expertise, and best practices.

April is the Program and Administrative Support Specialist.  Her responsibilities at the Gulf Coast Partnership include HMIS data compliance, CIS trainings, data analysis and submitting reports.  

She was born and raised in Charlotte County, Florida. April spent most of her career working for her father’s construction company as a secretary.  She has 3 children and 1 grandson. Her family started a non-profit organization for school-aged girls to play softball.  April was on the board for Miss Englewood’s Girls Fast Pitch Softball and coached young girls for about 10 years.               

April enjoys spending time with her family, boating, fishing, camping, and occasionally taking a ride on the motorcycle.  She also enjoys playing softball on a women’s senior league on Wednesday nights.

Kelly Hunter is the Director of Development and Marketing at the GCP. She is a dedicated professional with a strong passion for addressing homelessness and advocating for vulnerable populations. With extensive experience in the field, Kelly has made a significant impact during her tenure at the Gulf Coast Partnership. Having served as the Director of Coordinated Services from March 2018 until August 2023, she oversaw the planning and implementation of the One Charlotte Coordinated Entry Process, providing essential support and training to CoC-funded agencies serving Charlotte County residents facing housing crises. Kelly's commitment extended beyond her responsibilities as she actively worked with the Youth Action Board (YAB) to develop a youth-specific Coordinated Entry Process and Best-Practices tools for serving homeless youth in the community. Under her leadership, the One Charlotte Housing and Outreach Team successfully ended chronic homelessness in Charlotte County in 2021. Recognizing the importance of collaboration, she formed a Regional Coordinated Entry Leadership Committee with neighboring CoCs to ensure equitable access to housing and services for homeless individuals, no matter where they present for services. Now assuming the role of Director of Development and Marketing, Kelly continues her mission of creating positive change and raising awareness about homelessness in the community. Her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping those in need have left a lasting impact on the organization and the community at large, and she remains driven by the vision of ending homelessness for all individuals and families facing housing crises in Charlotte County, Florida.

Noami Guy is the Community Empowerment Coordinator at the GCP, where she is working to empower Charlotte County residents through HUD housing counseling, financial literacy, and Bridges Out of Poverty classes to break the cycle of poverty, foster economic stability, and create opportunities for a stronger, thriving community. As the former Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Coordinator for the GCP, Noami worked tirelessly to ensure that survivors were connected to appropriate services. Under her leadership, a Domestic Violence Committee was formed to explore and develop solutions to ensure safe, fair, and equitable access to services. Noami is a passionate advocate with more than a decade of experience working with some of the most vulnerable community members.

Maria Guerrero is the newly hired Childcare Center Director. Maria Guerrero is a graduate from University of South Florida where she obtained her Early Childhood Education degree. Maria has a current FloridaDirector’s Credential and her 45 mandated childcare course and numerous trainings in childcare education. Maria is passionate in ensuring that all children meet their milestones and  receive the proper education  and to get them ready for the public school setting.

Courtney Kerry is a passionate force of nature who is currently serving the community as a Resource Navigator for our Long-Term Recovery Department, which focuses on ensuring Charlotte County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian have access to the resources needed to quickly recover from the storm's devastating effects.


Courtney is an avid volunteer and has been serving the community since the age of 16 through her work with local churches and hospitals. She holds multiple certifications in non-profit and marketing essentials and her creative talents bring a fresh perspective to the nonprofit landscape, making her a true asset to our team.

Courtney is also the new Youth Action Board President! Congratulations, Courtney!