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.
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 | Yale Divinity Grad
From Jail to Yale: A Story of Redemption, Leadership & Justice Reform George's journey from incarceration to multiple Ivy League degrees inspires audiences to rethink what's possible. Whether speaking to students, corporate leaders, or policymakers, he combines authentic storytelling with actionable insights that create lasting impact.
Jesse Crosson
Author | Social Media Educator | Non-Profit Founder | Criminal Legal System Advocate
From Prison to Social Media Influencer: Turning Story into Impact Jesse's transformation from 19 years behind bars to inspiring over 1 million followers shows the power of second chances. Whether speaking to students, corporate leaders, or community organizations, he turns lived experience into actionable change that resonates long after the talk ends.
Matthew Curran
Opera Singer | Arts Advocate | Performer and Public Speaker
Discussion Topics: The Universal Value of Arts in Society | Arts as Economic and Community Drivers | Arts Education and Future Generations | Arts and American Heritage Celebration | The Sound of Culture: Preserving Musical Arts in America | Understanding American History Through the Arts | Art as a Tool for Social Change | Finding Your Voice
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