#1 Taking College Education into Maximum Security Prisons with Betsye Violette

#1 Taking College Education into Maximum Security Prisons with Betsye Violette

Author: Emmanuel Daudu May 6, 2023 Duration: 40:22

Betsye Violette is the Associate Director of Student Services at Cornell Prison Education Program (CPEP) and a PhD Candidate at Cornell University. CPEP provides high quality higher education in New York State prisons that helps CPEP students build meaningful lives inside prison as well as prepare for successful re-entry into civic life. Betsye details her journey into her work teaching in prisons throughout Upstate New York and pressing issues affecting formerly incarcerated people today.


Emmanuel Daudu hosts Non-Profit Prophets with Emmanuel Daudu, a series that goes beyond the typical success story to explore the real, human machinery of charitable organizations. Each conversation focuses on the individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, unpacking not just their triumphs but the tangible strategies, personal sacrifices, and often overlooked challenges they face daily. You'll hear founders, directors, and grassroots organizers share their candid experiences, providing a rare look at what it truly takes to build and sustain momentum in the non-profit sector. This podcast sits at the intersection of practical business insight and profound human endeavor, making it equally valuable for seasoned professionals and anyone feeling a pull toward more meaningful work. The discussions are grounded and detailed, offering listeners actionable wisdom on fundraising, community engagement, and maintaining resilience. Rather than offering abstract inspiration, Emmanuel guides his guests to reveal the specific practices that make their work effective. Tuning in feels like gaining access to a private mentorship session, where the focus is on transferable lessons learned in the field. For anyone curious about the operational heart of philanthropy or seeking to channel their own skills into purposeful action, this series provides an essential and deeply human perspective.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 27

Non-Profit Prophets with Emmanuel Daudu
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