Unforgettable Speakers. Unforgettable Stories.
Our Speakers are...
experts
changemakers
legislators
authors
educators
thought leaders
advocates
changemakers
legislators
authors
educators
thought leaders
advocates
We’re more than just speakers. We are advocates of relationships and partnerships. We believe profoundly in the transformative power that comes from trusted personal connections. Building on-going relationships is the foundation of what we do.
Our team is dedicated to working closely with you to understand the goals and objectives for your event and community. Our passion lies in providing the perfect speaker, ensuring your event exceeds expectations, leaving a lasting impact on your audience. Our mission is simple—to create events that ignite engagement, drive change, and enrich lives.
Meet Some of Our Speakers
Speakers listed alphabetically.
Rebecca Bahr
Educator | Education Advocate
Discussion Topics: Curriculum Design | Educational Equity | Writing | Poetry Reading
Brandon Brown
Podcast Host | Consultant | Educator
Discussion Topics: Youth Incarceration | Narrative Transformation | Restorative Justice| Reentry | Criminal Legal Reform | Policy Change | Higher Education in Prison | Racial Equity, Community Engagement and Community Building
Stacy Lyn Burnett
The Prison Economist | Keynote Speaker | Justice Reform Advocate | Economic Equity Expert | TEDx Speaker | Author
Discussion Topics: What Prisons Actually Cost | Prison Food Systems | Beyond Bars: Women & Incarceration | Higher Education in Prison | The Public & Environmental Costs of Incarceration | “The Power of Media Literacy in Prison” | Policy Advocacy & Systemic Change
George Chochos
Executive Director, Bethesda Mission | Public Theologian | Justice Reform Advocate | Transformational Speaker
Discussion Topics: From Jail to Yale: The Power of Second Chances | Justice Reform and Why It Matters for Business | Higher Education in Prison: Pathways to Economic & Social Mobility | Overcoming Adversity & Leading with Purpose | Telling Your Story for Maximum Impact | Faith, Justice & Healing: The Moral Case for Reform | The Art of Coalition & Movement Building
David Garlock
Criminal Justice Reform Advocate | Reentry Expert | Public Speaker
Discussion Topics: Fair Chance Hiring | The Chapters of My Life | Blood Brothers: Overcoming Abuse Through Murder | The Trauma to Prison Pipeline | Sexual Abuse & Trauma | Advocacy and Reentry Program Management | Prison Education: The Inside, College after Release, and Teaching in Prison
Katy Grant
Education Innovator | World Traveler | Author & Speaker
Discussion Topics: Trusting Your Heart Through Fear: A Journey to Your Dream Life | Redefining Success: Leaving Comfort to Find Purpose | Transforming Education Behind Bars | Lessons from a Global Journey – How travel, cultural immersion, and stepping into the unknown can transform perspective. | Finding Your Why: Purpose, Passion & Taking the Leap | The Power of Storytelling in Leadership & Education – Why the stories we tell ourselves (and others) shape the future.
Michelle Harris
Restorative Practioner
Discussion Topics: Restorative Practices | Restorative Justice | "Best Practices for Education" | Activism | Professional Development for Educators
Giovannie Hernandez
Social Justice Reform Advocate | Website Designer | Consultant
Discussion Topics: Reentry | Criminal Justice Reform and Advocacy | Impact of Incarceration on Families | Educational Opportunity in Prison | Mental Health During Incarceration and Beyond | Community Engagement and Advocacy | Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism | Employment Challenges and Success Stories | Personal Growth and Transformation | Building a Support System Inside and Out
Divine Lipscomb
Legislator | Social Justice Reform Advocate
Discussion Topics: Restorative Justice Practices | Mental Health Counseling and College Students | Access to Higher Education in Prison | Trauma Informed Care
Yosef Medina
Educator | Reentry Advocate | Cultural Strategist
Discussion Topics: Bridging Black & Latin Communities | Afro-Latinidad & Cultural Identity | The Power of Humanities & Arts in Education | Closing the Opportunity Gap in Urban Schools | Education & Reentry: A Second Chance
Darryl Byers Robinson
Education Advocate
Discussion Topics: Juvenile Justice Issues & Facilities | Institutional Program Development | Debate | Theological Discussion | Transition Services and Reentry Supports | Reentry Relationship Preparations | Student and Staff Programmatic Dynamics and Specialized Supports | Higher Education in Prison
Rodney Spivey-Jones
Author | Social Justice Reform Advocate
Discussion Topics: Rehabilitation and the Carceral State | "Black Disfigurement" and Language | Higher Education in Prison | Debate | Writing and Research Process
