Hilarie Ames

Community Outreach Partner

I love working for future plans because of meeting new people that share the same goals I do and our company does, ending poverty one person at a time and helping every person find a new and great life path!

About Hilarie Ames

Hilarie Ames is a Community Outreach Partner at Future Plans, where she specializes in networking, building partnerships, and bridging connections to help individuals and communities achieve better outcomes in jobs, education, and overcoming poverty. Her work centers on communication and time management, supporting partners, students, guidance counselors, and teachers to ensure youth assessments lead to meaningful opportunities and career pathways.

Before joining Future Plans, Hilarie spent 7–8 years practicing therapy, specializing in children and deepening her commitment to human connection and interaction. This background continues to inform her approach, especially when working with students referred by juvenile probation departments—helping them uncover strengths, navigate barriers, and find placements that align with their goals.

Hilarie is actively involved in workforce committees for Clinton, Highland, and Fayette counties, and is passionate about launching student-led Business Advisory Councils (BACs) and expanding summer programming to address transportation barriers and increase access for students in her region. She collaborates closely with local Chambers of Commerce, valuing their ongoing partnership and shared commitment to improving outcomes for youth and adults alike.

Her strengths in communication and in-person engagement are central to her role, allowing her to build trust and effectiveness across counties and partners. Hilarie holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College and plans to pursue her master’s degree in the coming year.

Guided by the value of clear, compassionate communication, Hilarie is dedicated to ensuring that outreach and support reach those who need it most—especially homeschooled students and those facing environmental and financial challenges. She believes in starting from the bottom up, focusing on the kids who are often missed and advocating for equity in access and opportunity.

Outside of work, Hilarie enjoys traveling, running year-round, working out with her family, and reading—especially historical fiction and contemporary novels.