October 10, 2026

Troy Vaughn

http://SkidrowtoCEO.org

Troy F. Vaughn, ThD, EJD, MBA, BSLS, GCPP, CFRE, is the President and CEO of Christ-Centered Ministries (CCM) and a nationally recognized thought leader in homelessness intervention and prevention, healthcare, criminal justice reform, reentry support, and community transformation. He and his wife, Pastor Darlene Vaughn, co-founded CCM in 1999. A former Marine who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and a survivor of seven years of homelessness on Skid Row, Pastor Troy’s journey from brokenness to purpose fuels his mission to help others rebuild their lives. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership (LARRP), bringing together over 600 agencies to strengthen housing, employment, and advocacy systems while influencing significant reform in public policy and service delivery. Pastor Troy also serves as the Senior Pastor of Restoration Family Worship Center in Inglewood, California. Pastor Troy F. Vaughn holds advanced degrees in law, business, policy, theology, and nonprofit leadership. He has been honored for his work at local, state, and national levels and is a recipient of the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteer service. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed bestseller, From Skid Row to CEO. His life stands as a testament to one truth: No life is beyond redemption.