Meet Our Team


“I feel personally connected with HOPE’s values of learning and growth. I approach both the obstacles and successes life offers as a chance to learn and to grow. This knowledge allows me to be optimistic in my approach to HOPE’s work.”

Charles DeCuir joined HOPE in January 2016. He has a broad knowledge base of the nonprofit sector, city government, HUD and grant writing. With over 20 years of experience in management and finance, Charles has worked as a Financial Consultant & Account Manager at Fohrman & Fohrman Inc and Grant Director & Financial Management Director in former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s office. Charles studied at USC's Marshall School of Business and CSULA where he obtained a B.S. in Business Administration, and he has completed a post-graduate study in Leadership at USC’s Marshall School of Business.


Charles DeCuir

Chief Financial Officer