Kenneth D. Davis, Jr.
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced institutional program professional with a passion for supporting incarcerated and returning citizens. Skilled in restorative justice, reentry initiatives, and community advocacy. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a deep understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality regulations. Committed to empowering individuals through education, mentorship, and strategic program development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Community Advocate
ConTextos Chicago
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitate Author's Circle programming
- Manage the Community Advocate team
- Oversee ConTextos E3 initiatives
- Lead Project Manager for Department of Cultural Affairs and Social Equity/ConTextos/MAAFA Sankofa Story Garden project
- Administer Justice Advisory Council grant initiatives
Outreach Coordinator
Education Justice Project's Reentry Guide Initiative
06.2021 - Current
- Distributed reentry guides and built networks of reentry organizations
Community Navigator
Illinois Prison Project
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Build relationships with stakeholders to advocate for mass incarceration reform
- Educate carceral communities on their rights through outreach and engagement
Case Manager
Precious Blood Ministries of Reconciliation
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed relationships with at-promise individuals in targeted communities
- Mentored participants in achieving career and life goals through restorative justice and trauma-informed care
- Connected participants to essential resources and maintained case records via Civicore
Outreach and Compliance Coordinator
Open Communities
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Built relationships with community partners to advance fair housing initiatives
- Organized outreach events and educational workshops
- Led Westside Justice Community Navigator Initiative
Ambassador Fellow
Illinois Prison Project
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Trained in legislative and public policy engagement
- Serve as a Carceral Reform Community Educator
Education
Associate's - Arts
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL01.2020
Undergraduate Student -
Education Justice Project, University of Illinois
Danville, IL01.2014
Certified Associate Addiction's Professional -
Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association
Danville, IL12.2010
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Training -
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL12.2010
Associate - Science
Lake Land College
Danville, IL12.2008
Skills
- Community Outreach & Networking
- Relationship Building & Mentorship
- Program Development & Support
- Restorative Justice Circle Keeping
- Legislative & Public Policy Engagement
- Case Management & Resource Coordination
- Active Listening & Effective Communication
Certification
- Founding Member, Education Justice Project's Community Anti-Violence Education (CAVE) Program, 08/10-05/14
- Peer Education Certification, Illinois Department of Health, 07/10
- Substance Abuse Education Certification, Danville Community College, 09/08
- Peaceful Solution Character Education Certification, Danville Community College, 08/08
- Lifestyle Redirection Certification, Danville Community College, 07/08
Timeline
Senior Community Advocate
ConTextos Chicago
08.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Precious Blood Ministries of Reconciliation
03.2022 - 08.2022
Community Navigator
Illinois Prison Project
01.2022 - 12.2022
Outreach and Compliance Coordinator
Open Communities
08.2021 - 12.2021
Ambassador Fellow
Illinois Prison Project
07.2021 - 12.2021
Outreach Coordinator
Education Justice Project's Reentry Guide Initiative
06.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Student -
Education Justice Project, University of Illinois
Certified Associate Addiction's Professional -
Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Training -
Danville Area Community College
Associate - Science
Lake Land College
Associate's - Arts
Danville Area Community College
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