Our Speakers
Aaron Hicks
Aaron Hicks is a dynamic speaker who inspires audiences with his powerful journey from incarceration to community leadership. As someone who has lived the challenges of reentry, Aaron brings firsthand insight into the barriers justice-impacted individuals face and the practical solutions needed to overcome them. He blends lived experience with his work in collaborative research, advocating for mental health support and meaningful policy change. Aaron’s talks offer not only hope but also actionable strategies for building healing-centered, community-led systems that work. Whether addressing policymakers, students, or community groups, Aaron leaves listeners with a renewed sense of what is possible when we center lived experience in the fight for justice.
Frank Davis
Frank Davis is a sought-after speaker whose storytelling and vision have helped shift the landscape for justice-impacted individuals in Wisconsin and beyond. Having experienced incarceration and the challenges of reentry himself, Frank speaks with authenticity and urgency about what it truly takes to build a better path home. His presentations blend lived experience with years of professional expertise in systems change, reentry support, and community healing, offering audiences practical insights on how to break down barriers and build bridges for people coming home. Frank’s talks challenge, inspire, and equip listeners to see the humanity, potential, and power in every returning citizen.