Hope, a Bowling Green, Kentucky native, graduated from South Warren High School and pursued her undergraduate education at Western Kentucky University, earning a degree in finance. She initially worked as a Loan Review Analyst for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) before advancing her career by attending the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2021. During her law studies, Hope gained valuable experience as a Graduate Fellow with the Legislative Research Commission and showcased her skills in the esteemed Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court competition.
Hope's legal practice is centered on banking, financial services, and corporate law, with additional focus on real estate, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Her extensive experience in these areas allows her to offer comprehensive legal advice to her clients.
Hope is married to J.T. Hickey, who serves as the Crime Analyst for the Bowling Green Police Department. Together, they enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. A former white-water raft guide, Hope seizes any opportunity to go rafting. Her personal interests also include baking and gardening, reflecting her well-rounded personality and love for both adventure and creativity.