Camden, NJ — [September 1, 2026] — Hopeworks, a social enterprise advancing economic
mobility through technology training and workforce development, today announced the
appointment of Yet He, Treasurer and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at FactSet, to its
Board of Directors.
Yet brings more than two decades of experience across finance, corporate strategy, mergers
and acquisitions, capital markets, and investor relations. In addition to his current leadership
position at FactSet, a leading global data and AI solutions provider to the financial markets, he
previously held senior finance and corporate development roles at Visa and Aptiv, and has
served on the boards of private companies in which he has invested.
“Yet brings exactly the kind of financial leadership and strategic perspective that Hopeworks
needs as we enter this next phase of growth,” said Dan Rhoton, CEO of Hopeworks. “His
experience across financial planning, capital strategy and investment governance gives our
board an exceptional ability to think around corners and make informed decisions about how
we build a stronger, more sustainable organization. Just as importantly, Yet genuinely believes
in our young adults and the power of access. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Hopeworks
board.”
His expertise comes at an important time for Hopeworks as the organization continues to scale
its workforce development model and works toward its goal of creating 600 living-wage
placements annually by 2030. As a member of the board, Yet will serve on the Finance
Committee and work closely with Hopeworks Treasurer Ashok Madhavan and the
organization’s new CFO to support the nonprofit’s financial strategy and long-term growth.
This appointment also reflects Yet’s personal commitment to the community, as he
intentionally sought a nonprofit board where he could contribute beyond a traditional
corporate role. What convinced him was touring Hopeworks’ Camden headquarters and seeing
young adults doing real client work in a professional environment, with the support structure to
succeed at it. “I was drawn to Hopeworks because of the organization’s commitment to
creating access and exposure for young adults to opportunities they may not otherwise know
exist,” said Yet He, who joins the Hopeworks board this month. “My own career was shaped by
access to opportunities and experiences that opened doors for me, and I want to help create
that same kind of access for others. Hopeworks is doing meaningful work in Camden and
beyond, and I’m excited to contribute my financial and business experience to help the
organization grow its impact.”
In addition to his professional experience, Yet serves on the board of a nonprofit youth soccer
organization based in Princeton, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.
About Hopeworks
Hopeworks is a social enterprise that uses technology, healing, and entrepreneurship to
transform lives. Hopeworks’ unique mix of training and real-world experience is what leads to
extraordinary results. The approach, combined with high-demand, high-wage technical training
and paid work experience is helping to build a workforce that can not only get the job, but keep
it, transforming their lives and the lives of their families.
To provide this experience, Hopeworks runs real businesses, providing technology solutions for
businesses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Revenue Cycle Management, and web
design. This year, these businesses will help generate 250 jobs across Camden, Philadelphia,
and Newark, leading to living-wage, permanent job opportunities for young adults across varied
industries. In Newark, Hopeworks looks to close emerging talent gaps as experienced workers
retire—deploying a pipeline of tech-enabled, operationally skilled professionals ready to
contribute from day one.
Hopeworks’ unique combination has led to extraordinary results, with over 90% of young adults
earning high-wage jobs at the end of their work experience with Hopeworks, and a 12-month
retention rate of over 94% at those jobs. 99% of young adults entering Hopeworks are
unemployed, but after going through the training program, they have the opportunity to make
a livable and comfortable wage, earning over $46,000 annually.
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