Jermaine Hampton

Vice President of Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives, LAEDC

Jermaine Hampton is a dynamic and mission-driven leader with over 14 years of cross-sector experience spanning the nonprofit, public, and private sectors—specializing in workforce development, economic mobility, and systems transformation.

Currently serving as Vice President of Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Hampton leads regional strategies that connect education, industry, and workforce systems to create equitable economic opportunities. His work spans high-impact initiatives focused on industry cluster development, job creation, and inclusive talent pipelines. In 2025, he was appointed to the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, further advancing his commitment to shaping policy and investment in the region’s workforce ecosystem.

Before joining LAEDC, Hampton held leadership roles in Washington, D.C., including at the Department of Employment Services under the Bowser administration, where he led innovative, equity-centered programs in workforce readiness. His impact extended to Atlanta, Georgia, where he directed federally funded WIOA programs in DeKalb County, supporting dislocated workers and underserved populations.

Hampton's career is grounded in a passion for community advancement, with proven expertise in staffing services, economic development, and wraparound support for veterans, opportunity youth, returning citizens, and individuals experiencing homelessness. His work has earned national recognition, including the NAWDP Leadership Award in 2015, and several of his programs have been adopted as best practice models nationwide.

Driven by a philosophy of equity, empowerment, and systemic change, Hampton continues to be a powerful advocate for inclusive growth and transformative public-private collaboration— impacting thousands of lives across Los Angeles County and beyond.