John Hope Bryant

Jeremiah Ojo Speaks on Becoming an Operation HOPE Intern

 

First HOPE Fellow Christopher Huff Tells His Story

 

Testimonial from HOPE Intern Carlos Prado

Hello John,

HOPE all is well and going good. I wanted to take the time and
personally thank you for everything you have done for me, your
teachings and the teachings from everyone at HOPE have taught me a
lot.

Currently, I just finished my sophomore year going onto my junior year
of high school and I doing very well in my academics with an overall
G.P.A. of 3.63 and looking forward towards college.

As for my family, my mom and dad like I have mentioned in our previous
talks are currently working hard in our family business of party
supply and we are currently trying to expand our small business.
Thanks to you and HOPE, I took my brother William to the Small
Business workshop and he implemented some ideas he got during the
workshop.

Again THANKS for everything; all the advice and opportunities you have
given me through these past 2 years. My time here with HOPE has been
above excellent and I look forward in continuing here for a while
longer. My mother sends her regards and she always says, "Gracias a
Dios que lo conociste y que Dios le bendiga por todo que nos ha
ayudado" which means "Thank the lord you met him and let the lord
bless him for everything he has done for us"

HOPE you are doing well and continue to pursue financial freedom for all.

-Carlos Prado

HOPE National Board Member Stephen Ryan, Esq Becomes First Individual Donor to HOPE Fellows Program

Today I was thrilled to accept a $5,000 personal commitment from Operation HOPE national board member Stephen Ryan, Esq, partner in McDermott, Will & Emery in Washington, D.C., for a partial HOPE Fellows scholarship for 2012-2013. The Stephen Ryan-Operation HOPE Fellow, once selected, will work in the Washington, D.C. office of Operation HOPE, alongside Jena Roscoe, chief of Government Relations and Public Policy for Operation HOPE.

A special thank you to director Stephen Ryan, Esq!  We hope that countless others follow his lead in the weeks, months and years to come!

Okay, let's go...

 

John Hope Bryant is a thought leader, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc. Magazine/CEO READ bestselling business author of LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey-Bass) the only African-American bestselling business author in America, and is chairman of the Subcommittee for the Under-Served and Community Empowerment for the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, for President Barack Obama.  Mr. Bryant is the co-founder of the Gallup-HOPE Index, the only national research poll on youth financial dignity and youth economic energy in the U.S. He is also a co-founder of Global Dignity with HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Professor Pekka Himanen of Finland. Global Dignity is affiliated with the Forum of Young Global Leaders and the World Economic Forum. 

 

Operation HOPE Staff Wish John Hope Bryant A Happy Birthday Week!

 

John Hope Bryant Introduces HOPE FILE Program: HOPE Fellows, HOPE Interns and HOPE Loan Executives

 

And this was one of my really special birthday presents, from me and the HOPE family to the world. Enjoy. Engage.  Let's go.

 

John Hope Bryant is a thought leader, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc. Magazine/CEO READ bestselling business author of LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey-Bass) the only African-American bestselling business author in America, and is chairman of the Subcommittee for the Under-Served and Community Empowerment for the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, for President Barack Obama.  Mr. Bryant is the co-founder of the Gallup-HOPE Index, the only national research poll on youth financial dignity and youth economic energy in the U.S. He is also a co-founder of Global Dignity with HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Professor Pekka Himanen of Finland. Global Dignity is affiliated with the Forum of Young Global Leaders and the World Economic Forum. 

Welcome to Mrs. Latresa McLawhorn-Ryan, Esq. as Newest Member of Operation HOPE Family

The Operation HOPE family is honored and pleased to welcome Mrs. Latresa McLawhorn-Ryan, Esq., as the new Operation HOPE Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Development.  Latresa will serve as a "foundational builder" of sorts in and around our Operation HOPE Development Group, and has a history of impressive personal and professional achievement behind her.  Amongst other accomplishments, Latresa started and ran her own small business (legal and trust activities) in Washington, D.C. and later Atlanta, Georgia, where she now resides (with her husband Andrew Ryan).

Operation HOPE, Detroit Reports In

My friend and partner, and HOPE Midwest Board Member Dave Gamlin (New Detroit) tells me that Operation HOPE, Detroit has educated 7,500 youth plus in 2011, around financial literacy, and more than 30,000 youth (4th grade through 12th grade) program to date inDetroit.

 

 

Rachael Doff "Faith" Quote of the Day

"Faith makes things possible.....not easy."

Rachael Doff, chief of staff to Bryant at Operation HOPE


John Hope Bryant is an entrepreneur, thought leader, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc. Magazine/CEO READ bestselling business author of LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey-Bass), the sole African-American bestselling business author in America, and a Member of the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability for President Barack Obama.

Congratulations to Operation HOPE's Elaine Fischer on Promotion and Global Role

 

I am pleased and proud to announce the promotion of Elaine Fischer to Deputy Director, Office of Innovation, Research, and Assessment (OIRA) and Global Director of HOPE Corps.

Most recently, Elaine managed our Banking on Our Future program in Denver, Colorado where she exceeded all partner expectations and made Banking on Our Future a household name among the private and public sector including Denver district school officials.   

Elaine is an outstanding professional whose talent, education, experience and insight will be critical in charting a successful course for OIRA and HOPE Corps through a complex business environment that demands dedication, commitment, and knowledge.

Elaine earned a PhD, in Econometrics and Political Science, ABD and received and an M.A. in Econometrics and Political Science, Summa Cum Laude, in May 2008 from the University of Colorado.

Bravo Elaine Fischer. Your Operation HOPE family is proud of you.