About The founder

I was a good closeted gay Mormon kid from Salt Lake City who moved to Seattle because I couldn't come out at home—too scary-and ended up knocking on doors for Washington State’s marriage equality campaign. It was exhilarating, nerve-wracking, and—let’s be honest—it felt a little rebellious. I volunteered for 63 days straight.

One day, I was paired with Big Mike.

Big Mike was not what you’d expect at a marriage equality campaign. 6’4”, covered in tattoos, rocking a grill that could blind you in the sun. Naturally, I asked, “So… Mike, are you gay?” He laughed. “Nah. I don’t even know anyone who’s gay. But I’m here because I hope someday, people will knock on doors for my people.”

His people? People with criminal records.

That conversation changed my life.

Since then, I’ve built my career around fixing our broken criminal justice and reentry systems. And now, I’m going all in with Badass Jobs. Join me.