MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING

JJ’s firsthand experience and reform work position him as a credible, humanizing voice on wrongful convictions, rehabilitation, and systemic change in:

• Correctional Associations
   
• Public Defenders’ Offices
   
• Law Schools & Legal Conferences
   
• Police Reform Panels
   
• Restorative Justice Forums

Corporations seek powerful personal stories to anchor discussions about resilience, equity, second chances, and inclusive hiring practices:

• Fortune 500 Corporations
   
• HR & Talent Development Conferences
   
• CSR / ESG (Corporate Social Responsibility) Departments

JJ’s story speaks to the transformative power of education and leadership development—even behind bars—and the urgent need to create pathways for returning citizens in:

• Universities & Colleges
   
• Vocational Training & Workforce Councils
   
• Think Tanks Focused on Human Capital

Funders and changemakers look for authentic voices to highlight lived experiences and drive meaningful conversations about community reinvestment and justice equity:

• Foundations
   
• Nonprofits
   
• Impact Investing Forums

JJ’s media work and collaborations with journalists and filmmakers give him relevance in narrative change and documentary storytelling in:

• Film Festivals
   
• Creative Industry Panels
   
• Storytelling and Narrative Conferences

JJ provides valuable testimony and lived insight to inform legislation and executive decisions around clemency, parole, and prison reform in:

• Criminal Justice Policy Conferences
   
• Think Tanks
   
• Government Reform Summits

JJ's experience speaks to healing, identity, and resilience in the face of institutional trauma and injustice in:

• Social Work Conferences
   
• Reentry & Recovery Organizations
   
• Health Systems with Justice-Involved Initiatives