The Honorable Alder Angel “Yummy” Hubbard, representing Ward 3 in New Haven, Connecticut, is a proud lifelong resident, dedicated public servant, and tireless advocate …

Taj Amir worked in re-entry as a Transitional career developer, change agent and community builder for over thirty. From 1998 while incarcerated he embarked upon a co…

Ruben Sincere Santiago, a New London, CT native, overcame a challenging upbringing marked by instability and time in the foster care system due to domestic violence in…

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut’s PT Barnum Housing Projects, Jerod Geter’s early life was shaped by hardship, which eventually led to a 10-year prison sen…

Sean Reeves is the owner and founder of PrintzOnDeck LLC, a custom printing and professional services company based in New Haven, Connecticut. After the tragic death o…

Dr. Joyce A. Bellamy is a Connecticut entrepreneur and reentry advocate who turns lived experience into jobs and training. She left home at 14 due to abuse, survived h…

Roger A. Johnson Jr. is a powerful example of transformation, resilience, and leadership. Raised in New Haven’s Dwight/Kensington neighborhood during a period of inte…

Dr. Kevin Paulin is a passionate and visionary leader dedicated to empowering underserved communities through trauma-informed, community-driven solutions. With over a …