What connects a prison cell, an $8M budget, and inclusive hiring? My journey. I'll share my transformation from incarceration to nonprofit executive leadership, demonstrating how second-chance hiring breaks recidivism cycles and builds meaningful careers. Through personal experiences, I'll reveal how each employer who took a chance on me helped reshape their organization's hiring practices.

We'll discuss actionable strategies for creating environments where second chances become standard practice. You'll learn how inclusive hiring strengthens teams, improves retention, and builds cultures where overlooked talent thrives.  If you want to break down the walls between potential and opportunity—without getting “locked up” in bureaucracy—this is the session for you. You’ll leave with practical takeaways, fresh insights, and maybe even a few laughs (or eye-opening moments) along the way.