Hope Florence Cupit

Hope Florence Cupit is the CEO of Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP), an organization recognized worldwide for its significant contributions to water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as economic development strategies. Under her leadership, SERCAP is continually improving operations and securing resources to deliver exceptional services to the communities it serves. Mrs. Cupit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from James Madison University and has an MBA in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and served as a Professor at Virginia Western Community College, where she has taught Financial Accounting for over a decade.

Beyond her professional achievements, Mrs. Cupit is deeply committed to her community. She has served on various committees and boards, such as United Way of Roanoke Valley – Community Investment Team, Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP), Virginia Water Advisory Committee, Virginia Council on Environmental Justice, Virginia Air Quality Control Board, Virginia African American Advisory Board, and many more. Mrs. Cupit’s dedication to improving the infrastructure of small rural communities is unwavering. She is passionate about working closely with these communities, learning firsthand about the challenges they face, and advocating on their behalf to create a better future.