“With a focus on skill development, real-world job experience, and trauma-informed care, Hopeworks propels young adults into long-term living wage careers that put them on the path for healing and financial stability”


Hopeworks is a social enterprise that uses technology, healing, and entrepreneurship to transform lives; on average, over 99% of young adults (aged 17-26) entering Hopeworks are unemployed. Young adults completing the Hopeworks program make, on average, over $43,000 annually, with over 90% 12-month retention rate in their jobs. That is the Hopeworks difference.

Our unique trauma-informed approach, combined with high-demand, high wage technical training and paid work experience helps young people not only get the job, but keep it, transforming their lives and the lives of their families.

Pecola King is a dynamic Revenue Cycle Management Director with over two decades of expertise in the healthcare industry. She excels in leadership, revenue optimization, and quality assurance. Her passion for educating and empowering teams fosters an inclusive environment where individuals are equipped with the tools and resources to maximize performance while being their authentic selves. With a proven track record of improving cash collections and reducing A/R, Pecola’s strategic approach and ability to inspire make her an invaluable asset to any client partner.

Hopeworks RCM Team Associates
Coming from Philadelphia, Camden, and the surrounding area, Hopeworks Young Professionals have undergone extensive technical and soft skills training. Their unique backgrounds and perspectives provide additional value and strength in the field of Revenue Cycle Management. With a focus on accuracy and a trauma-informed approach, they streamline billing, insurance verification, and claims processing to optimize financial performance for healthcare organizations. The client-facing experience and hands-on training they gain as interns propel them into the workforce. Led by Pecola and the Revenue Cycle Management Team Leads, they work diligently to improve cash collections and reduce A/R, exceeding expectations.