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Speakers (27)

Dr. Topeka

K Sam

Founder and CEO

The Ladies Of Hope Ministries

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

Topeka K.

United States (New York)

New York City

Global

English

Member

Dee

Rainer

Founder/Executive Director

My Meta Re-Entry Services, Inc.

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

Demetrius G.

United States (North Carolina)

Global

English

Member

Kristy

Laschober

Author

Perfectly Flawed: Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose

Leadership, disruptor, Authentic and Unapologetic, Social integration after incarceration, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice

We are not defined by our worst moments.

United States

New Orleans

Global

English

Member

Ayana

Thomas

Speaker/Grief Counselor

Grieving Back to Life

Social integration after incarceration, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Women Empowerment, Reducing recidivism, Mental health

I assist women impacted by the system who are grieving losses, thrive and find new purpose.

United States (New Jersey)

Brooklyn

Global

English

Member

Kimberly

Haven

I am a powerful voice and force in the social justice movement. Compelling, engaging and motivating

United States (North Carolina)

North America

Member

Tia

Ryans

Founding Executive Director

F.O.R.T.E. House (Forcing Out Recidivism Through Education)

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

Tia Ryans is a political advocate and a direct witness to the insidious and detrimental impact of th

United States (New Jersey)

Global

English

Member

Lauren

Reed

Communication and Community Engagement Coordinator

Alliance for Higher Education in Prison

Social integration after incarceration, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy, Higher education in prisons, Successful Reentry

Lauren graduated from Rutgers University in 2017, making her the first person in her family to earn

United States (Colorado)

Denver

Global

English

Member

Alisa

Smedley

CEO/Founder

Coach Smedley's Training Center

Correctional Education, re-entry programs, Understanding poverty, Second Chance Pell, Parental Incarceration, Single Parenting

Positive, energetic, and experienced speaker on matters related to overcoming childhood trauma.

United States (New York)

Albany

North America

Member

Promise

Mebrtatu

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

United States (Pennsylvania)

Global

English

Member

Naquasia

Pollard

Executive Director

PureLegacee Inc

Homelessness, high risk youth, Serving at risk youth and their families, Housing equity, Education, Criminal Justice Reform

My dynamic, engaging and memorable style successfully transports all into a world of possibility

United States (Massachusetts)

Brooklyn

Global

English

Member

Dr. Eva

Brent

PhD

United States (California)

Moreno Valley

Member

Evelina

Williams

Member

Wendi

Cooper

Program Coordinator

Operation Restoration

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

Wendi Cooper is a transgender woman of color who is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana.

United States (Louisiana)

Global

English

Member

Nancy

Fortunato

The LOHM

Advocacy

I will always speak as an impacted parent and advocate to make a difference.

United States (New York)

New York City

English

Member

ShaWanda

Manuel

MPA

I am proof that broken crayons still color!

United States

Member

Nitchka

Granger

re-entry, Successful Reentry, Family Reunification, Criminal Justice System, police brutality, Legislative Advocacy

Nitchka Starling Granger is a noteworthy thought leader in family transformation.

United States (Louisiana)

Global

English

Member

Zaria

Davis

DSW

Senior Consultant

New Direction Coaching & Consutling, LLC

Leadership, Equity, Healing, Social Justice, African American Women, Empowering Women

Bringing knowledge, expertise, and lived experiences to cater to your speaking needs.

United States (Ohio)

Cincinnati

Global

English

Member

Halimah

Washington

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

Halimah Washington is an activist, advocate and human services professional with nearly two decades

United States (New York)

Global

English

Member

Cass

Severe

Cass is the “Dr. Doolittle” of those with compulsive behaviors, expert in “peeling back the layers”

United States (New Jersey)

Newark

Member

Ivy

Turk

CPC

Founder|CEO

Project Liberation/A Liberated Life

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

I inspire individuals to make a choice, take a chance and BE the change they wish to see.

United States (New York)

NEW YORK

Global

English

Member

The LOHM

Agency Manager

CFO

The Ladies of Hope Ministries

Doula, Family Reunification, Mindfulness in Social Justice, Social Justice, African American women empowerment, Critical global issues

Legislative, consultancy, activism, & speaking experience positions us to empower your organization!

United States

International

English

Member

Starling

Thomas

MFA

Communications Director

The Ladies of Hope Ministries

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

Starling Thomas is a writer and director from Dallas, Texas.

United States (Texas)

Dallas

Global

English

Member

Cassandra

Cean-Owens

Program Associate

REFORM Alliance

Refreshed and Blessed, Christian, Spirituality, Bible, The Holy Bible, Jesus Christ

We all come into this world for a reason.

United States (New York)

North America

South America

English

Member

Sherry

Brent

Founder/CEO

Road To Redemption

incarceration

I have a unique and colorful story for women, veterans, formerly incarcerated, and business owners.

United States (California)

Moreno Valley

Global

English

Member

Regina

Wiley

Restorative Justice, Women Empowerment, Awakening Women, Black women designers, Black Women Entrepreneurs, Emerging Women Leaders

I'm very passionate about women, girls and families who have been impacted by the unjust system.

United States

BRONX

North America

English

Member

Liliana

Maria

CHAP.

IPP OSU COORDINATOR

MAXIMUS

Bouncing Back From Trauma, barriers to career advancement, A lifestyle of service, Certified Life Coach, Empathetic Leadership, christian business women

I just Spearheaded a Historical Toastmasters in District 46 for the trauma impacted Mom

United States (New York)

Bronx

North America

Italian

Member

Monica

Banks

Founder/CEO

Unfinished Journey

Social integration after incarceration, Parole and Probation, Family Reunification, Successful Reentry, Restorative Justice, Legislative Advocacy

Monica Banks is a mother to two cool industry kids, an advocate for Criminal Justice Reform and Cult

United States (Maryland)

Global

English

Member