Julio Carrillo is an award-winning change-maker and collaborative nonprofit leader with a proven record of driving measurable impact for organizations advancing the stability and success of youth and families in underserved communities. Since becoming CEO of HOPE Atlanta in 2022, he has championed a bold vision that Georgia—known as the #1 state for business—can also be a model for addressing homelessness through collective action. Previously, Julio held key leadership roles as COO of Families First and in executive positions at TechBridge and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. His leadership has earned him recognition including the Bill Bolling Nonprofit Leader Award, 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40, Atlanta Magazine’s Atlanta 500, and Georgia Trend’s Top 500 Leaders. Originally from Colombia, he holds a Business Administration degree from Spain and a certification in Strategy and Innovation from Columbia University. He currently serves on the board of Leadership Atlanta and the Governing Council of the Atlanta Continuum of Care and is a past board member of Agape Youth & Family Center, Atlanta Victim Assistance, and the GreenLight Fund. Guided by the belief that no single organization can solve homelessness alone, Julio fosters cross-sector collaboration and innovation, with a focus on integrating behavioral health services to support long-term stability and well-being, reflecting HOPE Atlanta’s mission to build a city where every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive.