Impacted Leaders Initiative

Parole Project’s Impacted Leaders Initiative fills a gap in the social justice space by supporting and mentoring formerly incarcerated leaders. The initiative is a twelve-month paid fellowship program that empowers participants to utilize their experiences to change systems, communities, and lives.

About the Impacted Leaders Initiative

The Impacted Leaders Initiative provides formerly incarcerated leaders the intentional investment necessary to build their capacity and unlock their talents. Fellows receive resources, specialized support, and hands-on experience to emerge as influential figures in their chosen professions.

What does the Impacted Leaders Initiative do?

  • Build a support network
  • Identify individual and collective goals
  • Collaboratively strategize to create growth plans
  • Out-of-state externships
  • Integrate long-term tools and experiences to ultimately fulfill individual opportunities

MEET Our Inaugural Cohort

We are excited to watch Charles, Christi, Demetricy, Deidre, and Patrick continue to grow and impact their communities!

To learn more about the Impacted Leaders Initiative, contact Program Manager Hannah Rose Groedel.