Dr. Stan Andrisse

A1 I am a formerly incarcerated person with 3 felony convictions, sentenced to 10 years in prison. I was told by a prosecutor that I had no hope for change. I am now a endocrinologist & professor at @HowardU College of Med @JusticeReform #SecondChanceMonth goo.gl/7DZCva

Rise Up is hosting its first-ever Summit in Baltimore, Sept 10–12, 2025—and it’s ALL EXPENSES PAID! If you’ve spoken with Rise Up before, apply now and be part of shaping the future of justice-centered education. riseupconference.org/copy-of-confer… #FromPrisonCellsToPhD #P2P

What if the best solutions come from those who’ve lived the struggle? I am inviting justice-impacted youth (ages 17–25) to share their story in a paid research project shaping real policy change. conta.cc/3IumtEg #JusticeImpacted #SecondChances

What happens when your career, family, and freedom are taken in a single moment? 🎙️ On the latest Breaking Chains Podcast, Judith shares her powerful journey of resilience, reentry, and reinvention. Listen now: conta.cc/4ixLNpk #BreakingChainsPodcast #JudithNegron

After 11 years, @prison2pro Scholar James was released on June 28. Now, he’s using his voice to inspire others through his new channel: Action Time Ministry. His reentry journey is just beginning. conta.cc/45dJC6N #ReentryMatters #FromPrisonCellsToPhD #SecondChances

Proud to share the latest @prison2pro's newsletter—spotlighting justice-impacted scholars, national recognition, and ways to advocate for equity, education, and second chances. Read & share conta.cc/4eOa3TX #JusticeImpactedVoices #ReentryMatters #HigherEducationInPrison

Meet Dr. Machli Joseph—academic advisor, coach, and student services executive committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher ed. Book a speaker: conta.cc/3R3fd30 #StanleyAndrisse #Education #PublicHealth #MedicalScience

I'm proud to support The Breaking Chains Podcast, amplifying system-impacted voices on journeys of resilience, redemption, and purpose. Listen: conta.cc/3Gs6ZQu Preorder the book: conta.cc/4ixLNpk #BreakingChainsPodcast #FromPrisonCellsToPhD #SecondChances

One week. One decision. A future forever changed. Our next @prison2pro cohort is forming now—rolling applications open! Ready to transform your story? Apply here: conta.cc/4aHuzlL #PrisonToProfessionals #FromPrisonCellsToPhD #SecondChances

There’s going to be days that you feel like you're not going to make it. What I say is don't give up on yourself. [Pause] Just think back to that cell. And all your life belongings in that metal box. [Pause] and that hard metal bed you had to sleep on youtu.be/r9wLZVKHho0?si…

What happens when two national leaders in disability and prison education join forces? A conversation that challenges systems, centers trauma-informed care, and pushes for change. Watch now: conta.cc/44tqC2x #DisabilityJustice #PrisonEducation #HigherEdEquity

Please join us in welcoming Lisa Guirsch to the @prison2pro team! Want to work with amazing folks like Lisa? conta.cc/3SyUUK5 #StaffSpotlight #P2P #SecondChances

Sentenced to 40-to-life at 19. No deaths. No justice. Today, Brandon Spencer is a P2P Scholar — and we’re standing with him. His case exposes how the system weaponizes fear against young Black men. 🔗 theinnocencecenter.org/case/brandon-s… #FreeBrandonSpencer #P2P #SecondChances

Meet Desiree Riley—author, artist, mompreneur & P2P Cohort 34 alum. Her journey from Felony to Freedom is proof that justice-impacted voices are powerful forces for change. Start your journey: conta.cc/3LNFnDF #RetroScholarOfTheMonth #P2PExcellence #FromPrisonCellsToPhD

What happens when a man spends 35 years behind bars—and still chooses growth, service, and leadership? Phillip Alvin Jones, Cohort 23 + co-author of Breaking Chains, just won the E2R Award. His impact is undeniable. conta.cc/46aHAWf #BreakingChains #FromPrisonCellsToPhD

Lived experience isn’t a liability—it’s a foundation for purpose and transformation. In P2P’s latest blog, we explore how mentorship + support turn setbacks into comebacks. Read it here: conta.cc/407Ja7k #ReentryMatters #JusticeImpacted #FromPrisonCellsToPhD

Proud to spotlight Lisa Guirsch of Project Rebound PNW & From Prison Cells to PhD for advocating to restore $10M in OR DOJ funding for reentry, mentorship & education programs. Her lived experience drives real change. 🔗 conta.cc/44eBLFO #JusticeImpactedVoices

What if the voices we overlook are the ones that lead us forward? Our Podcast is here—real stories from justice-impacted leaders turning pain into purpose. Listen now: conta.cc/3Gs6ZQu Book: conta.cc/4ixLNpk #BreakingChainsPodcast #JusticeReform #SecondChances

What if the next great scholar or artist is behind the wall right now? The 2nd annual Incarcerated Scholars Conference is calling for submissions from currently incarcerated students & artists. Deadline: July 16 higheredinprison.org/isc-2025 #ISC2025 #PathwaysToPossibility

Melanie Prudhomme, a PhD candidate at Prairie View A&M, is conducting IRB-approved research on how higher ed transforms lives. -1-hour confidential Zoom -Must be 18+ & justice-impacted conta.cc/4kxDNGL #JusticeImpacted #HigherEdMatters #DissertationResearch

🚨 EPISODE 1 IS LIVE! 🚨 On the debut of the Breaking Chains Podcast, Oswald Newbold shares how he reclaimed freedom—and found purpose on the other side. 🎧 Watch now: conta.cc/44xFXzl #BreakingChainsPodcast #PrisonToPurpose #SecondChances