2022 Promoting Healthy Manhood Conference Program

Cal State University Dominquez Hills

Kandee Lewis

Kandee is the Chief Executive Officer of The Positive Results Center and founder of Black Women Leaders of Los Angeles. She is a Masterful trainer, Certified Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate, specializing in Trauma Awareness,

Teen Dating Violence, Healthy Relationships, developing youth to be Peer Advocates and Safety Partners Lewis's work is well recognized, the LA County Board of Supervisors named Kandee its 2017 Women of the Year, and Vanguard recognized her as a Most Influential African American in Los Angeles in 2018 Additional Honors and Awards include but are not limited to the 2022 California Black Women’s Collective Trailblazer Hall of Fame Award, the 2014 Johnnie L Cochran Award for Youth Violence Prevention, and the 2015 Woman of the Year.

Kandee trained with the National Association of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault, the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the Women of Color Network. She also served on Compton’s Education Task Force, L.A. City Attorney’s Domestic Violence Round Table, L.A. Mayor’s Human Trafficking Portal

In May 2021, Kandee was appointed to serve the City of Los Angeles as a Commissioner for the Civil and Human Rights Department Kandee was born, raised & still lives in South Los Angeles. Married for 40 years, she is the mother of three brilliant adult entrepreneurs and a new Grandmother

Tony Porter

Tony Porter is an author, educator, and activist working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society Porter is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood. He is a leading voice on issues of manhood, male socialization, and preventing violence against all women and girls Porter’s 2010 TED Talk has been named by GQ Magazine as one of the “Top 10 TED Talks Every Man Should See.”

He is sought after for his in depth understanding of the collective socialization of men, healthy manhood/masculinity, the intersections of oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion, white supremacy culture and anti Blackness, and promoting gender and racial equity Porter is sought after for his in-depth understanding of the collective socialization of men and serves as an adviser to the National Football League, providing policy consultation, working extensively with player engagement, and facilitating violence prevention and healthy manhood training. He has also provided training to the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball He is an international lecturer for the U S State Department, having extensive global experience, including Brazil, India, and Africa, and has been a guest presenter to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Porter has worked with the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Porter is the author of “Breaking Out of the Man Box” and the visionary for “NFL Dads: Dedicated to Daughters.”

Assemblymember Isaac Bryan

Isaac Bryan was elected in May 2021 to represent California's 54th Assembly District, which consists of Baldwin Hills, Cheviot Hills, the Crenshaw district, Century City, Culver City, Ladera Heights, Mar Vista, Palms, Rancho Park, Westwood, and parts of South Los Angeles and Inglewood.

Prior to his election to the Assembly, Isaac served as the founding Director of the UCLA Black Policy Project a think tank dedicated to advancing racial equity through rigorous policy analysis served as the first Director of Public Policy at the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center, as well as Director of Organizing for the nationally recognized Million Dollar Hoods project, a community based participatory research project

Isaac also co chaired the successful Measure J campaign in Los Angeles County, a ballot measure that allocated hundreds of millions of dollars a year to address racial injustice and strengthen communities. Measure J sets aside money for investment in youth development, small business support, job training, alternatives to incarceration, affordable housing, community mental health and substance abuse treatment, and other systems of care

Isaac is a community organizer, highly regarded policy expert, and a published academic. He authored the first holistic report for the City of Los Angeles on the needs of the formerly incarcerated Angelenos, and exposed a gap in youth justice policy research that was ultimately used by then Senator Holly J Mitchell to advance SB439 For years, his academic and organizing work has been at the intersection of environmental, economic, education and housing justice.

For Isaac, these issues aren’t just academic or policy questions they are deeply personal He grew up in a family of fifteen, as one of nine adopted children Several members of his family have struggled with houselessness, faced incarceration, and have struggled with substance abuse and mental health challenges. Born to a teenage mother who could not keep him, he was put up for adoption as an infant. The Bryan family, who adopted him, served as foster parents for over 26 years and influenced the lives of nearly 200 children As a child, he had a powerful and intimate view of what happens when our civic institutions fail After a difficult start to his schooling Isaac took courses at two separate Southern California community colleges before earning dual degrees in Political Science and Sociology. He completed his education at UCLA where he earned a Masters in Public Policy, and remains a proud Bruin

Isaac, his partner, and his Great Dane Darius live in Jefferson Park

Big John Harrell

John is the Founder Big John Kares, and Diversity Manager/Superintendent Morrow Meadows Corp . He participates and assist the Morrow Meadows team with implementing training and development for their employees. He is also a corporate liaison with customers, employees and the community regarding employee opportunities and the development/training we provide. He assist customers, employees and the community with proven methods for educating and developing opportunities for potential new employees.

John supports and mentors employees and managers in the tools and skills necessary to carry out their corporate mission and vision regarding employee development, help Morrow Meadows become a better corporate partner in the communities we work in.

Work with the various Local Unions and Apprenticeship Programs to streamline apprenticeship opportunities to underserved communities.

Derrick Williams C.Ht

Derrick was born and raised in Harlem, New York by Ellen Williams, a single mother of eight who sacrificed everything for her children. He is a retired combat veteran who has served 23 years in the United States military. (8years USMC and 15-years Army Reserves) He earned a Master’s in Theological Studies from Faith College in Tacoma WA. He served as an Associate Minister at Graceland Community Baptist Church in Santa Ana CA for 10+ years.

His yearning to understand how the mind works as it relates to self actualization, as well as his passion for empowering others reach their highest potential, led him to study at Hypnosis Motivation Institute, in Tarzana, CA. where he graduated with Honors as a Certified Master Hypnotherapist.

He currently operates his private practice in downtown, Long Beach CA Where he utilizes his gifts of teaching, storytelling, and humor combined with his education, experience, and expertise to empower clients into achieving their personal goals and creating a brighter future.

He specializes in behavior modification, Smoking cessation, stress reduction and overcoming fears. His motto is “Change Your Thoughts 2 Change Your Life.

Donald Wayne Trotter Jr.

Donald has six siblings, and is the middle son of 5 boys. He grew up in LA and went to school in LA County. Donald prefers to share his truth with you!

Dr. Dontá Morrison, PhD.

Dr. Dontá Morrison is a Los Angeles based community change agent focused on bridging gaps that will improve the lives of marginalized individuals, specifically Black gay, queer, and bisexual men.

Dr. Morrison is the Associate Director of HIV Prevention Services at APLA Health and oversees several government funded programs that provide HIV and STI prevention strategies to persons most at risk for infection. In addition, he is a licensed minister within the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, serves at Church One Ministries in Long Beach, CA, and strives to improve relationships between the Black church and those who have experienced faith based sexual exclusion. He passionately works to restructure how Black communities engage in conversations about sex, sexual behavior, and human sexuality in hopes of creating sexually inclusive spaces that fuel holistic approaches to wellness.

HIV Plus Magazine listed him as one of the top 20 most amazing HIV+ people of 2018.

Dr. Morrison is a veteran of the United States Air Force, member of Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity, Inc. and host of the highly engaging The Dontá Show on YouTube.

Dr. Morrison holds a PhD from Pepperdine University. His research focuses on the impact of faith-based sexual exclusion upon the lives of Black Christian men who have sex with men who are actively involved within the traditional Black church.

Jaime Rarebreed Gregory

Jaime RareBreed Gregory has taken his lifestyle & sifted out negatives encountered to serve as lessons learned for himself as well as for anyone opened & willing to learn from his mistakes. Turning from a carefree but worrisome life of gangs & crimes, after two separate incarceration bids, he was led to minister the word thru what he deems "street gospel rap " .

"The music for this movement". He carries his gift & talent to his passion to do gang intervention & prevention on the same streets he has helped destroy through genocide's evasive methods.

He remains dedicated to helping others find solutions to these deadly decisions that have our communities crying & pleading for help by offering his hand in the healing process.

Kyle Cox

With a passion for lifestyle curation, Kyle has over 20 years of a highly diverse background as a successful entrepreneur in marketing strategy, digital platform development, and as a restaurateur. He also served 6 years in the US Navy, playing an imperative role in the commissioning of LPD 23 USS Anchorage and the “Underwater Recovery Test” of the NASA Orion Space Capsule. Kyle has been integral in the ideation and launch of several award winning projects like Best Mobile App at CES 2015 for Ballerz World. These achievements have allowed Kyle to work alongside some of the most recognizable brands in sports, entertainment, and business such as the L.A. Clippers and Universal Music Group.

Now as CEO and co founder of Thoroughly Crafted Goods (TCG), a men ’ s footwear and lifestyle brand, Kyle has created the corporate footprint that illustrates the values of perseverance, ethics, and commitment which helps ensure TCG's success as a company. TCG makes Thoroughly Crafted Goods for the Thoroughly Crafted Gentleman (ThoroMan). Kyle’s vision is that as masculinity evolves and men ' s fashion takes new forms, the ThoroMan will blend well in EVERY room.

Nason Buchanan

Nason Buchanan is the Founder and President of DMTL nonprofit organization. DMTL nonprofit organization whose three pillars mentorship, youth and family development, and technology access provide services and are establishing a model to empower individuals and families. His work with the city spans over a decade in LA Mayor’s Offices of Public Safety, Economic Opportunity, and Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department and encompasses community organizing, building partnerships and alliances, and influencing program development in the nonprofit sector. Buchanan also led the city’s President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative. He served as a Commissioner for the City of Los Angeles Affordable Housing Commission where he worked alongside city leaders and advocated for community members. Nason is the CEO of Team Buchanan Consulting, which provides community relations and corporate social responsibility consultation services to nonprofit organizations, companies, and corporations. Buchanan is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. www.nasonbuchanan.com IG:@dmtlorganization

LARRY MATTHEW WILLIAMS JR.

In my early life due to unfortunate circumstances of having divorced parents and my mom using drugs my life became unstable. I lived with 6 different families 4 families were my relatives, and 2 families were my best friend’s families I went to 2 Jr High Schools and 4 different High Schools

Growing up football was my passion, I was good at it and believe I could have gone to the NFL; but because of brokenness, unsure of who I was and adapting to all my different surroundings I became a gang banger, I robbed, I sold drugs, I used drugs and again lived unstable with numerous friends adapting to who they were.

I STARTED NEXT2GET IN 2015 AT THE AGE OF 42

In March of 2015 at the age of 42 I started my company NEXT2GET. My ideas for the company consisted only of selling shirts with motivational words, but as my ideas kept expanding, God began speaking to me saying that I need to live out what I am trying to sell. Since then, I have been educating myself with books and changing my mindset on a daily basis. I am a better me, better husband, father, and friend. I continue working towards my dreams, bettering myself and moving closer to my purpose

Stinson Brown

Stinson Brown was born May 4, 1960 in Lansing Michigan, the son a fifteen year old mother, who due to her lack of support and resources gave him up for adoption as an infant to Mr. Joseph and Eva Brown. At the age of 24 he lost his brother Calvin to a massive heart attack caused by narcotic abuse and health related issues. On January 5, 1987 Stinson Brown stood on the black line at Elysian Park Police Academy and took the oath of office and loyalty oath and was sworn in as a Los Angeles Police Officer Stinson has 30 + years of service with the LAPD working various assignment including Drill Instructor, Operations South Bureau, Criminal Gang Homicide Division as a Gang Intervention Liaison. Stinson Brown only son, Stinson Ameer Brown was murdered without provocation on July 17, 2009 after returning to a house party in Baldwin Hills to pick up a friend who was stranded. Now retired, Stinson is the founder of a non profit. BrotherIIBrother org that fosters unconditional love, peace and living life to its full potential. Stinson is married to the love of his life!

Mr. Serafín Serrano

Serafín Serrano, son of Teodoro and Celia. Daddy of Alina Jeanine. The youngest male in a family of eight, lost his mentor & brother, Theodore, who was violently killed On December 14, 1986. A wounded teenage, Serafín enraged and consumed with retribution, was soon after arrested and received a 5 year sentence in The California Youth Authority (CYA).

Upon release in 1992, Serafín devoted his life’s work to social justice, mentorship, and healing He attained his Associate of Arts Degree in Human Services from Cypress College and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from The University of California, Irvine. Serafín serves as a Membership Manager for Transformative In-Prison Workgroup (TPW), Chapter Coordinator for Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice, Circle Keeper for the ELA’s Women’s Center, mentor and facilitator for LA & OC juvenile hall committed to advocating for public policies and practices that are just, equitable, healing centered and transformative.

MySon Xavier Way

MySon Xavier Way is a Life Coach and Graphic Novelist. Working with Youth for a beautiful organization called Sanctuary of Hope, MySon saw a need for creating more innovative spaces to provide organic methods of growth. After experiencing the importance of Healing Circles, MySon started Facilitating Healing Circles at Sanctuary of Hope. MySon has a background in community advocacy and youth development.

Yusheng Sam Luo

Sam Luo (He/Him)is a 17 year old Senior at Alhambra High School in Los Angeles, CA. Luo competed in the Get Lit Classic Slam and performed as a sacrificial poet for the final stage. He appeared on ABC7 news in a featured poem for gun violence awareness. Sam's poem was also featured by California colleges to inspire higher education. In addition to writing and performing spoken word poetry, he is an editor for the Moore Weekly, a publication of Alhambra High School. As a student advisory board member at Teen Ink Magazine, Sam sees himself pursuing journalism as a long term career.

Adrianne Michelle Anderson-Green A.K.A. Michelle

My name is Adrianne Michelle Anderson Green aka A Michelle. I am a Survivor of domestic violence. I am a victims advocate as well as an author and most recently a Podcast Host for BGP and a blogger for Girl Boss Talk Magazine I also have been an employee of Los Angeles County for 35 years. I have worked with women for over 10 years assisting them in getting their children out of Foster Care system Working directly with Social Workers and CPS/DPSS in ensuring the women I served completed court ordered Parenting, Domestic Violence and Anger Management classes. I have facilitated these classes and provided counseling as well. I am very passionate about assisting women that are trying to make positive changes in their lives. Helping women establish healthy boundaries, providing skills in financial management and most important identifying red flags of abuse. My own story of domestic violence was written about in a book called “Stabbed to Life” The resilience of a Domestic Violence Survivor which I wrote to help people understand the vicious cycle of abuse and how hard it is to get out of these toxic relationships Being a Podcast host of BGP (Big Girls Panties) another platform that promotes sisterhood and women empowerment, we discuss deep topics to promote discussions that educate, motivate and inspire. I also am a member of the Domestic Violence coalition through Los Angeles County This is a program designed to educate employers and the community on available resources to help people that may find themselves in Domestic Violence situations Most recently I was asked to be a blogger with Girl Boss Talk Magazine, and I am excited to yet again be in the position help people To use my own experience as well as my professional training to give good advice that can help change lives, to help people make better decisions. I believe God allowed me to survive my brutal domestic violence attack to do this type of work. To be of service to people. To educate and advocate I understand the assignment and I do it proudly with love and compassion. I can be found on all social media platforms or reach out to me via email at: adriannegreen@aol.com

Joseph “Joe” T. Rouzan III

Joseph “Joe” T Rouzan III leads VSEDC in navigating through the evolving and expanding needs for economic and small business development solutions in South Los Angeles. Prior to joining VSEDC, Mr. Rouzan held the position of Director for the City of Los Angeles Business Source program overseeing nine Business Source Centers throughout Los Angeles and operating a 4.5 million dollar annual budget. Joe's 29 years of City Service includes 13 with the Economic and Workforce Development Department and 16 with the Los Angeles Police Department. Prior to his most recent city service, Joe served as the Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Brotherhood Crusade, General Manager of both the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza and Hawthorne Malls and owned and operated JTA Security Management and Investigations. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration, conferred by California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Resource Tables:

Joyell (Joy) Siner

Child Support Specialist III

Los Angeles County Child Support Services

Office of Innovation & Community Engagement

5770 S. Eastern Avenue, 4th Floor Commerce, CA 90040 Office: (323) 889-3276

E-mail: Joyell Siner@cssd.lacounty.gov

Who are we?

Los Angeles County Child Support Services assists in establishing and enforcing financial and medical support orders for children. Services are offered to either parent or any legal guardian or caretaker of children under 18 years of age. We provide neutral assistance to help all parties navigate the child support and court processes.

Resource Tables:

One Degree program at Alluma

Cecilia Mejia Community Navigator, Los Angeles cmejia@alluma.org (888) 799-7273

One Degree is a comprehensive online resource guide. The One Degree platform (1degree.org) provides free online tools to help you find low cost or free resources across the Los Angeles County. You can search, save, and track community resources in your account via our “My Plan” or “Saved” features. We also support nonprofit professionals finding and sharing opportunities with their clients. Our goal is to make finding and accessing community resources easier while complementing the amazing work nonprofits and government agencies are doing. www.1degree.org

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Mental Healthy Marty marty@mentalhealthmarty.com

Co-founder and CEO of MarSell Consulting and MHS, which includes therapy services, anger management services, domestic violence recovery, parenting coaching, and foster family services.

Omega Psi Phi Inc.

Zeta Mu Chapter IG: ZetaMuQues

On the stormy evening of Friday, November 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi was founded inside Thirkield Hall at Howard University three undergraduates

— Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman and one faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.

Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.

Casa de la Familia provides individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, support groups, advocacy, crisis intervention, and outreach to Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties. Casa de la Familia's mission is to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in communities de-prioritized by the traditional mental health system, particularly those with a history of trauma.

AMAAD facilitates personalized individual access to programs and services that foster safe and supportive healthy environments for people to live, learn, and develop to their fullest potential.

AMAAD provides support services, community support and resources centered around specialized, strength-based management and services and leadership development with a focus among LGBTQ people of color.

Notes:

A Call to Men works to engage people of all ages and all genders in the practice of healthy manhood, and we put special focus on our work with young people — and the adults who teach, coach, mentor, and parent them — because young people’s voices should be at the center of creating a more equitable world. We use a train-the-trainer model in order to reach as many young people as possible with the tools to break out of the Man Box. We convene and facilitate programs for young leaders and offer our Live Respect curriculum (gender and racial equity training for middle and high school boys). We also run custom workshops and training online and around the world

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