MEET OUR FOUNDER

Chantale has served as an advocate for Criminal Justice impacted individuals and other at risk populations for over 30 years. The calling on her life was God given, always championing for the least of these, giving voice to the voiceless, inviting ALL to the table and believing that NO ONE IS BEYOND REDEMPTION. Chantale’s passion was personal as she watched her older brother spend a large portion of his life in some form of incarceration, and despite knowing better, she herself was arrested for shoplifting and criminal impersonation at the age of 19. It was these experiences and God’s relentless pursuit that fueled Chantale’s desire to provide a pathway for others who wanted to break the chains of incarceration. 

Chantale is a believer in Jesus Christ and holds a BA in Social & Criminal Justice with Masters studies in Christian Counseling. She is the recipient of the Black Achievers in Business Award, a published author and trained mediator with over 20 years experience in executive level leadership, people management, conflict resolution and professional development. She boasts her greatest accomplishments as that of a mother and wife! 

Chantale’s service experience includes:

• Black Women Empowered, Inc & Veteran's Safe Haven - Communications Director (2013-2019) 
• Bicycling in Greensboro - Board Member (2014-2015)
• City Gate Church - Pastoral Care Team Leader & Trainer, Media Ministry Volunteer (2014-2017)
• Dream Center - Youth Volunteer & Professional Development Trainer (2016-2018)
• Greensboro Human Relations Commission - Member (2011-2017)
• Greensboro Police Dept. Complaint Review Committee Co-Chairperson (2011-2015)
• Guilford County Reentry Council (2017-2020)
• Faith Action International House - Volunteer (2016-Present)
• Forsyth County Job Link Management Team - Member (2011-2014)
• Forsyth County Schools - Volunteer (2017-2019)
• Forsyth Tech & Goodwill Customer Service Training - Facilitator (2015) 
• Mt. Zion Baptist Church Corrections Ministry - Member (2022-Present)
• NC Adult Correction Transitional Aftercare Network - Mentor (2016-Present)
• One Step Further Mediation - Volunteer (2016-2017)
• Reading Connections - Jail Volunteer (2017-2019)
• Shield Mentor Program - Volunteer (2011-2012)
• The Almond Connection Reentry - Volunteer (2017-2019) 
• The Walk UMC Children’s Ministry - Leader (2013-2014)
• Thrive GSO Reentry - Member (2018-Present)
• Transition Network, Inc. Reentry - Volunteer (2012-2014)
• Salvation Army Night Watch Homeless Ministry - Team Leader (2012-2014)
• United Way Funding Committee - Member (2012-2014)
• White Voices Against Racism - Board Member (2021-Present)
• Winston-Salem Urban League Consortium - Member (2012-2016)