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Name
Courtney Robinson -
Title
Executive Director -
Organization Name
Excellence and Advancement Foundation -
Number of Years as Executive Director
Two
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What does your organization do?
Excellence and Advancement Foundation is dedicated to transforming how communities combat the school to prison pipeline and mass incarceration. -
How did you become interested in this work?
While working at a community college in California as the Dean of Students, I served students that were impacted by the criminal justice system. -
What drives your passion?
My personal experience with parental incarceration and my research with four generations of men who shared their stories of schooling and incarceration. -
Do you have a mentor or a role model?
Yes, many different mentors and role models. -
What's the biggest challenge in your work?
Like many non-profit organizations, funding the work is our biggest challenge. -
What's the best advice that you have ever received?
“Be patient with yourself but aggressive with your opportunities.” -
What are your top tips for new Executive Directors?