I am a man committed to helping those affected by the criminal justice system with an express interest in affecting systemic change through advocacy.  My passion for helping others can be traced back to my 30 years served in the penal system as a result of a wrongful conviction for a crime that I did not commit.  I have been fighting to have my case overturned since 1989.  

While incarcerated, I became a performance driven Facilitator in the prison complex having worked with criminal offenders through education and adjustment to prison life.  I served as a guide and structured a process to help group members reach attainable solutions on their own.  I designed and planned the group process and encouraged self-help practices for personal development. Counseling provided was designed to increase offenders’ problem solving and coping skills. 

My desire to help the otherwise forgotten ones has led me to start my own initiative called Good Initiative for Troubled Teens. GIFTT is a program designed to empower at-risk youth through education, mentoring and community support and engagement.  It is a branch of the I Am Black Innocent project.