Dr. Nova Kopp
President and Founder, Mark Kopp Foundation
2027 River City Dancing with the Stars Contestant
Dr. Nova Kopp is the President and Founder of the Mark Kopp Foundation, serving families impacted by ALS, caregiving, and grief. She holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and a Master’s degree and is a retired AT&T/DIRECTV executive with more than 18 years in leadership and training. Nova is the author of Transformation at Any Age and a former pageant titleholder, earning Ms. Georgia United States 2016, Ms. International 2017, and Ms. Universe TCP 2019. She is a proud mother and grandmother whose faith, resilience, and passion for serving others continue to inspire others to live with purpose.

