| Martha’s Village & Kitchen (MVK), one of the Coachella’s Valley’s largest and most trusted providers of services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty, is proud to announce the appointment of Miki Jordan as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
With a distinguished career spanning decades in the nonprofit sector, Miki Jordan brings exceptional leadership credentials and a proven record of scaling mission-driven organizations with compassion, strategic vision, and operational excellence. As co-founder of Partners for Impact — which serves nonprofit leaders across the United States — As co-founder of Partners for Impact — which provides coaching and advising to nonprofit leaders nationwide — Jordan has supported organizations of all sizes on a variety of levels to strengthen their mission and vision, governance, fund development, and financial sustainability with purpose driven leadership.
“Becoming part of Martha’s Village & Kitchen is deeply meaningful to me,” said Miki Jordan. “MVK embodies the compassion, respect, and belief in human potential that guide my work. The organization’s focus on restoring dignity, offering hope, and opening doors to long-term self-sufficiency is vital for our community. I’m eager to join with MVK’s Board, staff, volunteers, and supporters to carry this mission forward and help more of our neighbors move toward stronger, more stable lives.”
Jordan brings to MVK extensive leadership experience. She previously served as President and CEO of Wayfinder Family Services, where under her guidance the organization expanded from a Los Angeles–based disability services provider to a statewide agency serving children, youth, families, and adults — growing its budget from $10.5 million to over $50 million through strategic growth, mergers, and diversified fund development. She was also previously President and CEO of Para Los Niños, transforming it from a grassroots nonprofit into one of Los Angeles’ most respected social service and educational agencies, growing the budget from $1 million to $25 million, expanding services across multiple communities, and spearheading multiple capital projects including the organization’s first charter school.
Miki’s many leadership accolades include: being named among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Los Angeles; “Non-Profit CEO of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal; “Outstanding Professional” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals; the “Best of LA Women’s Business Award” presented by the Los Angeles Lakers and Comerica Bank; and the “Excellence in Leadership Award” from the VisionServe Alliance. Under her leadership, Wayfinder was recognized as “Nonprofit Team of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes also named her the “Mayor’s Nonprofit Honoree” in recognition of her advocacy for foster youth and people with disabilities.
Jordan holds a master’s degree in organizational development and leadership from Chapman University. She also completed a postgraduate program through the College of Executive Coaching and is a Board-Certified Coach. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource and other nonprofit leadership certificates.
“Miki’s visionary leadership, operational experience, and deep commitment to serving vulnerable communities make her the ideal person to lead Martha’s into its next chapter,” said Jonathan Espy, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We are confident that under her stewardship, MVK will expand its reach and impact — helping even more families and individuals in the Coachella Valley to rebuild their lives with hope and opportunity.”
As CEO, Jordan will oversee MVK’s full continuum-of-care services — including emergency shelter, transitional housing, meals, childcare and education, case management, and community support — with a renewed strategic focus on long-term sustainability, program strength, and community impact.
About Martha’s Village & Kitchen:
Martha’s Village & Kitchen is one of the largest providers of homeless and poverty-related services in Riverside County. Its programs in housing, food services, healthcare, employment, and early childhood education work together to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and build self-sufficiency. |
