Davon Woodley

Davon Woodley was born and raised in Harlem. From childhood, Davon has been exposed to the effects of mass incarceration after his father spent half of his life incarcerated. Like his father, at the age of 24, he was sentenced to 4 years in prison. During his incarceration, Davon has become a facilitator to help incarcerated individuals transition home with a plan of action, resources to help lower recidivism, and help to foster holistic healthy alternatives to living. Since being released, he has become a social justice leader for all formerly incarcerated individuals. He is an active campaign leader for JLUSA (JustLeadership USA) for the #CloseRikers Campaign. Currently, Davon currently is an Outreach Specialist for the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) and continues to strive for social justice by breaking barriers to stable employment and career development for formerly incarcerated individuals.