Ujamaa’s Education Director Corey, Stewart will discuss the importance of education in transforming lives of Ujamaa men during the transition period out of Minnesota’s criminal justice system into society. Paul Laumer, Ujamaa’s Mentoring Coordinator will join the conversation to tell his story of how his life was transformed after joining Ujamaa Place. Ujamaa, a Swahili word meaning “Brotherhood” or “Extended Family” is the main ingredient in its success model layered with programs that transforms the lives of men primarily aged 17­‐29 (Wilder Research). More information can be found at: www.ujamaa.org