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3rd Annual Reentry United Conference 2024
September 20, 2024 | 8:00am-3:30pm
GVSU L.V. Eberhard Center (EC)
301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Reentry United Conference being held on September 20, 2024 at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets are $50 per person. Lunch and snacks provided.
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RU2024: BREAKING THE CYCLE
Connecting Lived Experience with Professional Insight for Lasting Solutions
The Reentry United Conference brings those with lived experience together with professionals in the field of reentry to provide solutions for breaking the cycle of incarceration. The first two events sold out in a matter of a few weeks and earned 5-star reviews.
What to Expect From RU2024
EVENT KICK-OFF SPEAKER
Heidi Washington
Director at Michigan Department of Corrections
Heidi E. Washington has been the director of the Michigan Department of Corrections since July 2015 and was reappointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in December 2018. In this role, she oversees the administration of Michigan's correctional system, which includes state prisons, probation and parole supervision, the Parole Board, and other administrative functions, while managing a $1.9 billion budget.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Stanley Andrisse
Founder of From Prison to PhD
Stanley Andrisse is an American endocrinologist, scientist, and writer, currently serving as an assistant professor at Howard University College of Medicine. His research focuses on Type 2 diabetes and the mechanisms of insulin resistance. He is the author of From Prison Cells to PhD: It is Never Too Late to Do Good and directs an outreach program that helps formerly incarcerated individuals pursue college education.
“Yes, I am a convicted felon. But I am also a doctor, a scientist, an MBA holder, a newlywed husband, a son to an aging mother, a community organizer, an institutional leader, a youth mentor, a published author, and many other things. Eliminating me before you know all of these other great things is an injustice to society.”
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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Parole Board-working with the community.
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How to launch a successful Reentry Program.
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Eliminating all Reentry barriers Q&A.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
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Reentry in Michigan.
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Power of Positive Relationships-Formally incarcerated individuals and MDOC staff.
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Success Stories-hear from just impacted individuals who are now on the road to success.
RECAPPING LAST YEAR'S EVENT
2nd Annual Reentry United Conference 2023
Through funding and professional support from Michigan Works! West Central and the Michigan Department of Corrections Region 4 OS Reentry Program Reentry United Conference was launched in 2022 and continues annually.
The goal of the Reentry United Conference is to gather the Solutionaries annually for Networking, Equipping, Inspiration, and Solution Based Conversations at our Reentry United Conference. Our recent conference featured keynote speaker MDOC Director Washington, drawing a sold-out crowd of 270 attendees. State Representative Amos O'Neal shared valuable insights on reentry, alongside inspiring stories from successful formerly incarcerated individuals. Guests enjoyed entertainment and learned about the parole process, fostering connections for a brighter future beyond bars.
"2nd Annual Reentry United Conference was nothing short of amazing! Thank you to everyone who joined us."
- Angie Sprank & Nate Johnson, Co-founders of Reentry United
CHECK OUT HIGHLIGHTS FROM RU2023
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