Our team

Small team, Big heart

We're a virtual team, working every day, from wherever we are. I'm thankful for the many people who believe in our mission, advising me as I work to build a nonprofit organization that strives to be the change we want to see. What do we want to see? More people working to reach their highest potential, living as law-abiding, contributing citizens.

MICHAEL SANTOS

Founder & CEO

our team

I’m deeply grateful to the accomplished business leaders who generously advise and support our mission. With their resources and guidance, our nonprofit equips people impacted by the criminal justice system to become effective self-advocates, building pathways to success. I devote myself fully to this cause, working daily without compensation, as a personal commitment to being the change I wish to see. Together, with the invaluable contributions of those who invest time, energy, and resources, we’re improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across America, regardless of anyone's ability to pay.

Michael Santos

Began building pathways to success while in solitary at the start of a 45-Year Prison Term. See the Founder’s Page to learn how leaders like Socrates influenced his journey.

Sponsor/Board Member

Carole Santos

Married Michael on 6/24/03, while he was in his 16th year of imprisonment. Worked alongside him through his final decade in confinement. Read more about Carole on Founder’s Page.

Administrator

Bill McGlashan

Bill McGlashan is the founder and former CEO at TPG Growth and The Rise Fund. He is an initial sponsor, board member, and advisor to Michael Santos in building the nonprofit organization.

Sponsor/Board Member

Peter Hardin

Peter Hardin, a board member, is founder of Hardin Defense. He has 15 years experience, a former Judge Advocate in US Marine Corp, Deputy District Attorney, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Sponsor/Board Member

Agustin Hunneus

Agustin Hunneus is a board member, sponsor, and advisor to Michael Santos. He is CEO of Huneeus Vinters, and experienced business professional who has been invaluable in the development of our nonprofit.

Sponsor/Board Member

Justin Paperny

Justin Paperny is the founder of White Collar Advice, and a sponsor of our nonprofit. He assists with fund raising and serves as an ambassador for our messaging, as well as an advisor.

Sponsor/Advisor

Tulio Cardozo

Tulio Cardozo is a self-taught IT professional who began his training while serving a sentence in the San Quentin prison. He leads our IT division, and also plays a leadership role with The Last Mile.

IT Advisor

Roman Resurreccion

Roman is a self-taught IT professional who began his training while serving a prison term. He leads the Prison Professors Talent team, publishing content daily to profile people preparing for success upon release.

IT Advisor

Jonathan Rotert

Jonathan Rotert is our graphic designer and video editor. He assists us with the production of daily content and the development of our messaging on the need to build more mechanisms to incentivize a pursuit of excellence.

IT Advisor

Greg Reyes

Greg Reyes, the former CEO and Founder of a Nasdaq listed technology company, began sponsoring our nonprofit while he served time alongside Michael Santos. He received a pardon from President Donald Trump.

Sponsor/Advisor

Jerry Lundergan

Jerry Lundergan, a founding sponsor to our nonprofit and trusted advisor to Michael Santos, played an influential role in helping us get off the ground. He is the founder of several businesses, and received a pardon from President Joe Biden.

Sponsor/Advisor

Chris Lischewski

Chris Lischeewski is the former CEO of Bumble Bee Seafoods. Under Chris’ leadership, the company grew sales to more than $1 billion. He is an advisor to Michael Santos in building bridges to the employment sector.

Sponsor/Advisor

Lee Nobmann

Lee Nobmann is the founder of Golden State Lumber and other companies in Northern California. He is a self-made entrepreneur, and he has been an advisor to Michael Santos since Michael served his time in prison.

Sponsor/Advisor

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

CZ is the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and the founder of Giggle Academy. He is a world renowned investor, a friend of Michael Santos, and he’s been a leading sponsor of our nonprofit.

Sponsor

Tyler Dorsey

Tyler Dorsey is a self-taught process engineer, specializing in creating technology-based efficiency systems. He advises us on ways to scale our impact, reaching more people to work toward improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system.

IT Advisor