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Bio

Corwin Knight is a native of the District of Columbia (DC), and former offender of the judiciary system who has successfully transitioned back into society. Corwin is the Founder and CEO of The Hope Foundation Reentry Network, Inc. His mission is to bridge the gap between returning citizens and society, by offering mentorship and linkages to employment opportunities. He works with diverse client populations, including incarcerated men, women, transgender, families, substance abusers, and at-risk youth. His goal is to reduce the number of offenders re-entering the system, by fostering programs prior to and upon an inmate’s immediate release. He has established a link to provisional services which are a fundamental component of individual stabilization and long-term success.
Mr. Knight’s strengths lie in an authentic and common-sense approach at translating complex concepts and issues. In addition to several certifications, including Recovery Coaching and Parenting, he brings a unique expertise of having the lived experiences of facing major life obstacles, overcoming them, and the ability to translate personal experiences of restoration in a way that is universally identifiable and applicable. His experience is incredibly insightful. He has the ability to paint a living picture that connects to the heart and soul. Because of his authentic role, peers find him relatable and come to believe in an inner wisdom of the listener allowing them to make the mental leap from their current circumstance, to a vision of a better life for themselves.
Corwin has strong ties to the the re-entry and recovery communities. He now serves as the Chairman for the Mayor’s Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs. In that capacity he has lead the coalition around District’s “Restore the Vote” legislation. He has begun a new business Community Café Express, a catering company that will be used as a training ground for at-risk youth to learn culinary and hospitality skills. Corwin is also the CEO of the District Water Company, a DC purified water and beverage business, which keeps youth in the community safe and working, while providing them leadership and other opportunities. His objectives are to decrease the number of youth becoming incarcerated or not completing high school.