Ken Craft

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Ken Craft is the founder and current Chief Executive Officer of the Hope the Mission. Since 2009, when Ken served Hope’s first meal to the homeless of the San Fernando Valley, Ken has been a visionary leader. His compassion for those living in poverty has lead Hope’s regional expansion beyond the San Fernando Valley to San Bernardino, Victorville, Bakersfield and beyond.  Under his leadership, the organization has become a leading provider of housing and homeless services in the state of California. Ken is considered one of the leading practitioners in homeless services and is a highly sought after speaker in faith communities and conferences on issues of housing and poverty.

“The streets cannot be the waiting room for permanent housing” – Ken Craft

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Rowan Vansleve

President

Rowan currently serves as the President of Hope the Mission, he first worked for Hope in 2010. He leads the day to day operations of the Mission and its long term strategic vision. He is responsible for the Mission’s financial stability, personnel, communications, fundraising, media engagement and community awareness. During his time at Hope, he has filled a number of roles including Interim Chief Program Officer, Chief Development Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Rowan is considered a thought leader in homeless services and is often sought after as a speaker or for media comment.

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