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A Better Way Foundation staff

Lorenzo Jones, Executive Director, A Better Way Foundation

In 2003 Lorenzo joined ABWF as a member of the Connecticut Alliance leadership team, representing Create Change. Lorenzo Jones was hired with the unanimous vote of ABWF’s Board of Directors as its interim Executive Director in September of 2005. After serving as the interim Director, Lorenzo was hired in January 2006 as the official Executive Director of ABWF. As Executive Director, Lorenzo oversees the operations of ABWF, including staff meetings, work plans, organization and leadership development. Prior to joining ABWF, Lorenzo served as the Director of Organizing at United Connecticut Action for Neighborhoods where he founded, organized, and coordinated Create Change.

During Mr. Jones’ 18-year career he has had extensive experience as a community organizer in the Hartford area as well as national consulting on organizing strategies and organizational development. Locally, Lorenzo has served as a technical assistance provider, trainer and consultant to over 40 community based organizations through out the New England region.

 

LaResse Harvey, ABWF’s African American Policy Director. She is a formerly incarcerated single mother with over 10 years experience in community activism on issues of a women’s right to choose, housing, reentry, drug treatment, and custodial parental rights. Ms. Harvey holds several Associate Degrees. They are Human Services, Liberal Arts and Science, and General Studies. In Spring 2009 Ms. Harvey will receive her Bachelors in Social Work from Saint Joseph ’s College

Currently Ms. Harvey is organizing residents, business owners, advocates, and social agency staff to address issues of reintegration, housing, homelessness, hunger, and child support. She also works with young women ages 10-14 yrs old on racial justice, advocacy, life skills, and public speaking.

 

 

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