Prison Professors

Universities & Businesses

Building Bridges to Success

We collaborate with universities and businesses nationwide, delivering keynote presentations and interactive workshops that highlight pathways from adversity to achievement. Together, we build bridges that connect people emerging from prison with opportunities in education and employment.

Michael Santos speaking at university

Our Approach

Building Bridges to Success

We help universities and businesses understand the challenges faced by justice-impacted people, offering strategies to build pathways from incarceration to successful, contributing lives. Our resources and presentations highlight the importance of collaboration, education, and opportunities.

Featured Presentations

Speaking Engagements

Convict Turned Millionaire

The Singleton Foundation's FacePlant series highlights inspiring stories of individuals who've faced significant adversity but discovered pathways to rebuild.

Unscripted Talk

Mark Laita's Soft White Underbelly provides a compelling space for individuals to share their stories of struggle and resilience.

University Presentations

Invited by Professor Alan Ross to speak to over 500 students at UC Berkeley's Wheeler Hall, sparking numerous further opportunities.

Silicon Valley TEDx Talk

A pivotal moment in my journey, opening doors to further opportunities including this invitation to deliver a TEDx talk.

Making An Impact

Reaching Every Community

People

We offer self-directed resources to help people facing charges build effective self-advocacy campaigns.

Correctional Staff

We offer self-directed courses and books that improve the culture of confinement.

Law Firms

Our courses help lawyers save time with free resources that help their clients build mitigation strategies.

Organizations

We present to teach strategies that lessen intergenerational cycles of failure.

Partner With Us

Let's Collaborate

We welcome opportunities to work with universities, businesses, correctional institutions, law firms, media outlets, and community organizations. Reach out to schedule a keynote presentation, in-person workshop, or virtual session.

See Our Impact

Discover how our resources are helping people transform their lives.

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