Rev. Chris Hope

Ordained Reverend - Featured columnist on NPR's All Things Considered - Faculty, Boston University - U.N. Speaker - U.S. Senate Commendation Honoree - 7x Telly Award Winner

My Story

"When I became a father, the future stopped being theoretical."

From Ministry to The Loop Lab to Boston University to the United Nations, my journey has always been about one thing: ensuring that the people technology was never designed for are the ones who shape it next.

I am an ordained minister, AI consultant, Boston University lecturer, Aspen Institute Fellow, and the father of a two-year-old named Asher. Every system I build, every policy I fight for, every workshop I run — I see it through his eyes first.

Because the future being written in code right now will be the world he inherits. And it has to be worthy of him.

A young child with curly hair and brown eyes, smiling and looking up, wearing a blue Nike hoodie at a playground on a sunny day.

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What I Do

Three words: Build. Teach. Advance.
Through The Hope Group I help organizations deploy AI responsibly — with underestimated communities at the center, not the margin.
Through The Loop Lab I train the young people the industry never came to recruit — and watch them win anyway.
Through My Ministry I am building a six-month AI civil rights campaign anchored by an NPR All Things Considered feature, a letter to Asher, and the conviction that hope is not a feeling. It is a design choice.

May 2026: Watch my recent panel discussion at the United Nations, Strategizing AI in Education

BLOG FEATURE — "Dear Tech Rev"

The Substack that NPR called worth your time.

Featured on NPR's All Things Considered · July 2026

The Dear Tech Rev column is where I say the things the AI industry's conference circuit is not ready for yet.

It is theology and technology. Policy and pastoral care. The Digital Beloved Community — what it looks like when we refuse to build a future that leaves people behind.

If you believe that every algorithm should answer to human dignity — this is your column.

Subscribe. The future needs your attention.

Honored for Innovation & Impact

We’re proud to share that the Hope Group and Loop Lab’s founder was recently recognized by both the U.S. Senate and the City of Cambridge for outstanding contributions to innovation, the arts, community organizing, and justice.

These honors include a Congressional Commendation from Senator Ed Markey and a City Proclamation from Cambridge—home of MIT and Harvard—celebrating leadership in creative equity and innovation.

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Where I Will Be

Catching Rev. Hope in person is worth the trip. Here is what's on the calendar.

🎤 Guardian Summit New Orleans, LA · June 9–10, 2026

Convening faith leaders, technologists, and justice advocates at the intersection of AI, ethics, and community. Rev. Hope speaks on responsible AI deployment and the moral stakes of the digital future.

🌿 Aspen Ideas Festival Aspen, CO · June 27–July 1, 2026 Confirmed Aspen Institute Fellow

One of the most prestigious idea gatherings in the world. Rev. Hope joins as a confirmed Fellow, bringing the voice of AI civil rights, community technology, and the Digital Beloved Community to the national stage.

📻 NPR All Things Considered National Broadcast · July 2026 Feature on "Dear Tech Rev" / The Tech Rev Column Substack

Rev. Hope's Substack — Dear Tech Rev — is featured on NPR's All Things Considered as part of a six-month AI civil rights advocacy campaign. The Hope Protocol launches nationally.

🌏 Bangkok Infocomm 2026 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand · July 2026

Rev. Hope takes the AI equity conversation global. Details forthcoming.

🏛️ The Hope Protocol — Ongoing Boston, MA · Cambridge, MA · National Six-month AI civil rights campaign · Anchored by NPR · Grounded in scripture

A sustained campaign for algorithmic accountability, AI civil rights legislation, and the Digital Beloved Community. Follow the campaign at hopecoded.com and on Substack.

Want Rev. Hope at your event? Speaking inquiries: chris@hopecoded.com

The Hope Group

Bridge the gap between AI innovation and ethical implementation

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AI and Ethics Trainings + Micro-Credentials

Responsible AI usage Ethical prompt engineering AI in administrative workflows Attendees can earn industry-aligned micro-credentials from The Hope Group via Badgr Certifications are portable and verifiable, supporting upskilling and workforce advancement

Custom AI Workflows for Organizations

Audit and design of automation systems for small to mid-sized businesses Use of tools like n8n, Zapier, and custom GPTs to: Save time on admin tasks Optimize internal operations Streamline customer engagement Every solution is privacy-conscious and ethically aligned

Branded AI Assistants / Bots / Tools

Build bespoke AI-powered chatbots or virtual assistants Use cases include: Student support Customer FAQs Internal knowledge bases Ethical guardrails and transparency included in design

Speaking Engagements & Advisory

Available for: Keynotes at conferences Guest lectures and panels Public sector roundtables and innovation labs Topics include: Ethical AI in Education & Business The Future of Work Building Equitable Tech Pipelines

Certification and Credentialing Badges

Proud verified issuer through: Credential Engine Badgr Digital credentials offered across multiple tracks (entrepreneurs, educators, marketers, admins, creatives) Participants gain stackable badges to showcase professional development

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Contact: Chris@hopecoded.com

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The Loop Lab

Chris founded The Loop Lab to create the opportunity his mother never had—to become a camerawoman in an industry that shut her out because of racism and sexism. Today, The Loop Lab trains BIPOC creatives in media and tech, turning exclusion into empowerment and legacy into action.