Dr. David Hampton Named LISC Indianapolis Executive Director
4.23.2021
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The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named community leader Dr. David Hampton as executive director of LISC Indianapolis, the local arm of the nation’s largest community development organization.
As executive director, Hampton will lead LISC’s local staff and programs focused on catalyzing economic opportunity for local residents. He most recently served as President and CEO of Hampton Innovations, a strategy and consulting firm focused on capacity building, community engagement and sustainability. Hampton served as the Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement for the City of Indianapolis for five years prior. In addition, he served as a senior pastor for 20 years before retiring from pastoral ministry in 2019.
“We are thrilled to have David at the helm of our Indianapolis programs. He is the bold, committed leader we need to not only drive capital into Indianapolis communities, but to collaborate with nonprofits, business leaders, local institutions, philanthropy, and city officials on common efforts to build healthy, resilient, and inclusive neighborhoods in Indianapolis.”
Hampton will be involved in key national LISC initiatives—likeProject 10X, a $1 billion plan to close racial health, wealth and opportunity gaps—as well as locally designed efforts to address racial injustice, invest in resilient communities and fuel inclusive economic growth.
"I am honored to lead the next chapter of LISC Indianapolis to help improve life expectancy, increase economic mobility, and close the racial equity gap. I will continue to foster the organization’s role as a key partner, investor and convener in the community development field.”
Hampton earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Indianapolis and a doctorate in practical theology from Christian Theological Seminary. He has earned executive certificates from both Harvard University (Strategic Business Strategy) and Purdue University (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). He serves as adjunct professor, visiting lecturer, trustee, and advisor for various institutions of higher education. Hampton currently serves on the board of directors of Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, Indianapolis Black Chamber of Commerce, National Action Network (NYC), and previously, Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals, Indianapolis Urban League, Indianapolis City Market, and Martin University
Since 1992, LISC Indianapolis has invested more than $305 million in affordable housing, economic development, education, health, community safety and jobs throughout the region and leveraged $1.1 billion in additional investments for Indianapolis communities. The work encompasses a wide range of collaborative efforts, including the Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiative, Fostering Commercial Urban Strategies, Centers for Working Families, and Great Places 2020. LISC has been a leader in the drive to catalyze opportunities for Indianapolis residents communities strong and healthy.