Meet Our Team


“I am motivated to passionately pursue HOPE’s mission because, at its core, we are in the business of creating opportunity. Knowing that I am a part of creating a home that enriches and empowers someone’s life in this way is what keeps me energized.”

Kristin Martin

Executive Director

Kristin Martin has led this organization in its mission to create stable, affordable housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 2012. He has 20+ years of experience in the I/DD service system and the affordable housing industry. He served as the Director of the Southern California Health and Living Project working on moving people into community housing settings and held leadership roles at Harbor Regional Center where he was involved in housing development, finance, and rehabilitation. Kristin has a B.A. from Cornell University and a Master's from The Claremont School of Theology.