About Us
Our Vision
The Braided Cord Foundation envisions a world where all people have the opportunity to make meaningful and lasting choices that result in flourishing communities.
Our Mission
We believe in empowering marginalized people with resources, support, and opportunities, so that they can make meaningful and lasting decisions for their families and communities.
Our Guiding Verse
“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12
Gregg McLaughlin, Executive Director
Gregg is leading the development of multiple humanitarian initiatives in California, El Salvador, and Congo. Gregg graduated from UC Irvine with a B.A. in History and worked as a public school teacher for 25 years, priming his skills to work with people of all backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs. He has been involved with volunteer organizations for over 30 years, helping train new teachers in Malawi, as well as Central and South America.
His mission with The Braided Cord is to empower individuals in under-resourced areas to build projects and businesses that make a lasting difference.
When he’s not at work, Gregg loves spending time with his wife, Jess, and their two young sons.