Chief Executive, Hope the Mission
Ken Craft, founder and chief executive of Hope the Mission, leads one of L.A. County’s largest providers of homeless services and interim housing. Since 2009, he has expanded the organization into a network of shelters, mental health programs, and food services, serving thousands of people daily. Craft is a developer of social enterprises. His initiatives include the reopening of the historic Original Pantry Cafe.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, Pacific Life College
First job: Construction
Favorite book: “The Purpose Driven Life” by Pastor Rick Warren
Favorite pastime or hobby: Spending time with his granddaughters
Favorite quote: “Your walk talks and your talk talks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks!”