Team
It takes a whole team of people to make affordable housing happen. Meet our team below.
Kristin Martin
Executive Director
kristin.martin@hope-inc.net
“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 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.
Charles DeCuir
Chief Financial Officer
charles.decuir@hope-inc.net
“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.
Maria Bosch Manager of Resident Quality and Services maria.bosch@hope-inc.net
“With stable housing, a person can better engage in all the important areas of their life! My goal is to ensure that residents are in a long-term housing situation and that they can stay in their HOPE home as their forever home should they want it.”
Maria joined HOPE in February 2021. As Housing Services Manager, Maria develops and implements housing services, with the primary role of supporting residents interested in independent living and supported living programs for stable, safe housing. Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Drake University. Maria brings over 30 years of experience in the developmental disability services industry as a case manager for Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center and then as the Director of Consumer Services for North Los Angeles Regional Center. In her free time, Maria enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Shay Alexander Asset Manager shay.alexander@hope-inc.net
“It is important that one has integrity when working for our residents. Together, we can build trust. This will help us be efficient and effective in accomplishing our mission while building positive relationships along the way.”
Shay Alexander joined HOPE in September 2021. Her role as Asset Manager includes managing the preservation of HOPE homes and ensuring they are ADA compliant and accessible. Shay is also responsible for the oversight of our property management team and working with our property management partners to support servicing and leasing HOPE homes. Before joining HOPE, Shay worked as a Property Manager for multi-family homes in the SoCal region for 13 years. And before that, as a Regional Portfolio Manager for single-family homes across LA County. Shay holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CSU Long Beach. In her free time, Shay enjoys cooking and traveling.
Alice Vincent
Financial Compliance Consultant
alice.vincent@hope-inc.net
“The meaning of equality is respect. To say you believe in equality, you must respect all people as your equal. At HOPE, our homes allow people with developmental disabilities to live with dignity as the valuable community members that they are.”
Alice has been with HOPE since 2012. Her duties include supporting bookkeeping and annual audit activities. She received her accounting certificate from UCLA extensions. Prior to HOPE she worked for 20 years at the insurance brokerage M Advisory Group in Torrance and served as Vice President at Cogent Financial Group in Long Beach. Alice enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and is a local traveler who loves taking trips to Palm Springs and Las Vegas.
Lauren Quijano-Gin
Development and Communications Manager
lauren.quijano@hope-inc.net
“As a health advocate, I understand that having safe and affordable housing is crucial for our communities to thrive. I am proud to be a part of HOPE in advancing our mission. We work to ensure that the people we serve can live happily and healthily.”
Lauren Quijano-Gin joined HOPE in September of 2019. Her role as the Development and Communications Manager includes creating compelling communications content for the organization and assisting with housing development, grants, fundraising campaigns and events. Lauren previously worked as a health justice community organizer with a public interest law firm in New York City and brings extensive experience serving nonprofits and city agencies in the areas of public health and housing. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Public Health Policy and International Studies from UC Irvine.
Joel Bautista
Jr. Asset Manager
joel.bautista@hope-inc.net
“Being a part of HOPE, an organization that aims to create a better experience for those needing extra support to make life more enjoyable, is, to say the least, hugely gratifying.”
Joel Bautista joined HOPE in April 2022. His role as Jr. Asset Manager includes assisting with property management, compliance, and maximizing the potential of HOPE’s portfolio. Joel brings many years of experience in asset management and housing preservation. In his previous work, Joel worked as a facilities manager for over twenty years at post-production companies and as a service manager for multi-family homes for five years. Joel is a proud father of four children and enjoys off-roading and playing music as a guitarist. He also plays the drums.
Chelsea Gary
Senior Accountant
chelsea.gary@hope-inc.net
“I am a firm believer that a secure and comforting home will aide so much in a person’s success. I am very proud to be a part of a company that is making it their mission to create a safe and secure environment for our residents.”
Chelsea joined HOPE in February 2023. She manages the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and payroll with HOPE’s Finance and Accounting Department. Before joining HOPE, Chelsea worked as a Senior Staff Accountant and Marketer for food product companies including Veggie Noodle Co., and has previous experience working for nonprofit organizations where she worked as a caregiver for people with developmental disabilities. She attended McNeese State University. In her free time, Chelsea loves hiking, taking her dog to the park, playing sports and spending time with family.
Jenny Lopez
Compliance and Rent Support Specialist
jenny.lopez@hope-inc.net
“Loving and being kind to people is my major goal in life. Knowing that these are part of HOPE’s values makes me proud to work under this great organization.”
Jenny Lopez joined HOPE in February 2023 as our Compliance and Rent Support Specialist. Her role is to assist residents with their recertification process and collections, all with a human touch. Jenny graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish. She has seven years of property management experience ranging from multi-family, industrial, and subsidized senior housing. Jenny likes to enjoy the simple moments of life, especially cooking along with her boyfriend while listening to music.
Mike Vincent
Assistant Asset Management Coordinator
Mike.vincent@hope-inc.net
“Working directly with our residents gives me the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives on a daily basis. HOPE allows me to be of service to the community, and to help those who need it most.”
Mike Vincent officially joined HOPE as the Assistant Assets Coordinator in June 2023, an important role with the Asset Management Department. This role will support the team to coordinate asset needs and support property management initiatives. Mike has a wide range of skills, some of which include ASE Certified Automotive Technician, and a BA in Graphic Design, and he will be a certified Silver Smith after completing his training with a jeweler. Mike can repair just about anything and loves the outdoors. Mike lives in Lomita, he is an aspiring musician and collector of musical instruments. Mike has also had two art pieces shown in professional galleries.
Our Partners
Burnham Benefits Insurance Services
HOPE is proud to work with Stephanie Nguyen-Yu, Senior Account Executive, and Shannon Corcoran, Account Manager of Burnham Benefits Insurance Services. Stephanie and Shannon service HOPE’s health plans and additional benefits for staff members, so we can better take care of our residents and clients. Burham benefits offer unique solutions to support HOPE in engaging with our clients, employees, and partners. For more information, contact Stephanie Nguyen-Yu at nguyen-yu@burnhambenefits.com.
Graphics and Designs Plus
Graphics and Designs Plus provides HOPE with Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Consultation support. Graphics and Designs Plus is a full service graphic design and printing company that provides clients with quality design work and exceptional service. With creative ideas and expertise combined, Graphics and Designs Plus will not only fulfill the requirements, but surpass their expectations. For more information, visit www.graphicsandesignsplus.com.
Human Resource Plus
HOPE is proud to work with Christina Gonzalez-Hicks, President of Human Resource Plus, and Jolene Haley, Human Resources Consultant. Christina and Jolene provide HR consulting services to HOPE including coaching, recruitment, training, benefits management, managing hiring plans and work plans, and supporting employee relations – so our team can focus on serving our clients and growing HOPE. Human Resource Plus offers advice from industry professionals to help organizations from various industries, such as software engineering, staffing, non-profit, manufacturing, and construction. For more information, visit www.humanresourceplus.com.
Pacific Accounting & Business Services
Since July 2021, HOPE has been proud to partner with Pacific Accounting and Business Services (PABS) for our accounting needs. From start to end, PABS empowers our community by assisting with HOPE’s financial framework. PABS's work includes managing accounting services, supporting audits, tracking funds, preparing reports, and providing year-end financials. PABS provides an affordable reporting system that holistically covers factors like – insightful reporting, document retention, and crystal-clear transparency. For more information, visit www.pacificabs.com.