Pivot Alumnus Tyrone Walker Returns to Georgetown

Tyrone Walker, a graduate of the Pivot Program, joined the Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) as reentry coordinator in May 2021. In his new role, he provides direct support to returning citizens, including Pivot Fellows and alumni. Walker was a Prison Scholar and then among the first cohort of Pivot graduates in 2018. Since his graduation, he has become a leading advocate for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people and is deeply knowledgeable about the many obstacles facing returning citizens and the services available in Washington, D.C. “Tyrone is a leader and role model among returning citizens, and PJI is very lucky that he has joined our team,” said Marc Howard, director of PJI and executive director, Pivot Program. “His experience and vision will allow us to enhance and expand the support we can provide to our Prison Scholars and Pivot Fellows.”

“I’m excited to work directly with the population I was once a part of. I know that education coupled with reentry support is so vital, and that is what we are going to provide.” –Tyrone Walker