NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Hilary Dellapenta

founder of Ascente and creator of Teen:Connect, a program that helps parents communicate more effectively with their teens. As a teacher and mom of two daughters, I know how tough — and meaningful — these years can be.

Teen:Connect combines faith, intentional living, and research-based strategies to give parents practical tools for listening, speaking with love, and building lasting trust. It’s not about perfection — it’s about showing up with presence and purpose, one conversation at a time.