Healing Los Angeles Together was not conceptualized in a corporate boardroom or born out of academic theory. It was forged on the pavement of South Los Angeles.
Our founder, Herminia Galvez, knows the labyrinth of the streets because she survived it. Having achieved 15 years of sustained sobriety after nearly a decade battling addiction and the grueling realities of the carceral system, Herminia understands the paralyzing weight of mental health struggles, homelessness, and systemic reentry barriers. She knows what it means to be locked out and left behind.
In 2017, the systemic failure of Los Angeles struck with devastating personal force when Herminia lost her mother to the streets. That profound tragedy became a relentless catalyst. It deepened an advocacy journey that began when she was just 16 years old, transforming acute personal pain into an unyielding organizational purpose: to ensure that absolutely no one in Los Angeles County has to navigate trauma, eviction, or addiction alone. We built the organization we desperately needed when we were fighting for our own lives.
Crisis requires immediate intervention, but true justice requires long-term stabilization. Our continuum of care is designed to eliminate friction and build sustainable independence.
Born and raised in South LA, Herminia is a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor and grassroots policy advocate. Her leadership is defined by resilience and a lifetime of fighting for marginalized communities. She dictates our mandate: compassionate, trauma-informed care delivered exclusively by staff who share the lived experiences of our participants.
Craig brings over 15 years of elite executive leadership in the Media, Entertainment, and Technology sectors. Originally from Griffin, Georgia, Craig holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of West Georgia, advanced data engineering credentials from the University of Chicago, and completed the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) program at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Driven by a foundational desire to reflect his faith through uplifting action, Craig ensures HLAT's operational architecture is as innovative and scalable as its mission.
Authority requires accountability. HLAT is a fully verified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proudly recognized as a qualified provider within the LAHSA Coordinated Entry System and a trusted partner of the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD). We utilize advanced case management tracking to ensure transparent, data-driven outcomes without ever compromising participant dignity.
Healing Los Angeles Together is a local NGO focused on community-led homeless services across LA County. We turn lived experience into life-saving action through food justice, SUD counseling, and immigration advocacy.
