Hope Craig

As President and Board Chairwoman of United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Hope Craig leads the largest Urban Indian health and social services organization in Los Angeles with a unified vision for governance, strategic growth, and culturally grounded leadership. Since 2022, she has overseen board operations, guided long‑term strategic planning, and strengthened UAII’s organizational structure to ensure accountability, compliance, and mission alignment.

In her dual role, she serves as UAII’s primary representative in Tribal, governmental, and community arenas, building partnerships that advance the well-being of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous Peoples across Los Angeles County, expanding into Orange County and soon Riverside/San Bernardino. She provides oversight of senior leadership, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to fiduciary and regulatory responsibilities. Her leadership also supports fundraising and resource
development efforts that expand access to healthcare, behavioral health, youth services, child and family services, and community programs.

Hope’s work reflects a deep commitment to Indigenous values, organizational resilience, and the protection of community resources. Her priorities include shaping Tribal, state, and federal policies to advocate for Urban Native communities; advancing the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within an Urban Native and Indigenous Peoples organizational context; informing the international community about the lived experiences, strengths, and challenges of Urban Native peoples; and advocating for Urban Native Organization leaders to hold consultative status on Indian Affairs within the United States.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Certificate in Tribal Courts Justice and Administration, and a Master of Legal Studies with a specialization in Indigenous Peoples’ Law and Policy from the University of Arizona. Her legal training strengthens her leadership and underscores her commitment to Indigenous rights and governance. Hope will return to the University of Arizona to prepare for the Legal Paraprofessional (LP) exam and expand her legal services to include family, civil, and criminal law.