San Diego, CA — October 29, 2025 — Plant With Purpose, a leading international Christian organization dedicated to reversing rural poverty and deforestation through regenerative agriculture and community empowerment, today announced the appointment of Craig Jaggers as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Jaggers brings over two decades of visionary leadership and global development experience helping people and planet thrive at scale in Africa, Asia and around the world. Shaping and executing strategies of growth and impact, Jaggers has generated more than $150 million in diversified revenue, forged large-scale and innovative partnerships with government, businesses, faith institutions, and civil-society organizations, and achieved record-setting mission and social-impact outcomes. Living internationally for more than a decade, Jaggers has earned a reputation for building inclusive, high-performing teams and delivering transformative results for people and ecosystems through local leadership and ownership.
“Craig’s passion for people, deep commitment to his Christian faith, and proven record of driving global transformation, growth, and innovation, make him an exceptional choice to lead Plant With Purpose into its next season of impact,” said John Steel, Chair of the Plant With Purpose Board of Directors. “His global perspective and authentic leadership align perfectly with our mission to restore relationships between people and creation.”
Jaggers joins Plant With Purpose after nearly 14 years at Food for the Hungry (FH), where he held progressive executive and senior leadership roles guiding operations, programs, fundraising, and strategy at global, regional, and country-levels. He was instrumental in designing new governance, program, and operating models that enhanced organizational effectiveness and impact, and championed a culture of belonging and excellence among over 3,500 staff and volunteers worldwide.
Prior to his tenure at FH, Jaggers held program and policy roles with World Vision US, various global nonprofits, and a U.S. Senator, where he advanced international community-development, health, and humanitarian initiatives. He holds a Master of Public Health in Global Health Policy from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Taylor University.
“Plant With Purpose’s vision of holistic restoration—transforming lives, lands, and relationships—deeply resonates with me,” said Jaggers. “I am honored to join a community so passionate and committed to local ownership and look forward to building on its incredible legacy of faith-driven impact to ensure even more families and ecosystems are resilient and flourishing.”
Jaggers succeeds Scott Sabin who, after 33 years of faithful and effective service, is transitioning into a part-time role as global ambassador.
Under Craig Jaggers’ leadership, Plant With Purpose will accelerate its global reach, deepen partnerships, and scale solutions that empower rural communities to thrive both economically and environmentally.
About Plant With Purpose
Plant With Purpose is a Christian organization that partners with rural farming families around the world to reverse poverty and environmental damage through regenerative agriculture, tree planting, economic empowerment, and spiritual renewal. Operating in nine countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, Plant With Purpose has planted more than 80 million trees and helped hundreds of thousands of families lift themselves from poverty.
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