Patrice Alves, Co-Founder

Ms. Alves is an accomplished Admin Specialist, certified coach, and mentor. Her career in administration began as a Program Support Assistant (PSA) in Education for the Department of Veteran Affairs, where she devoted 18 years of service, taking on diverse roles. In her early years, Ms. Alves became a PMDB Instructor, training employees i

Ms. Alves is an accomplished Admin Specialist, certified coach, and mentor. Her career in administration began as a Program Support Assistant (PSA) in Education for the Department of Veteran Affairs, where she devoted 18 years of service, taking on diverse roles. In her early years, Ms. Alves became a PMDB Instructor, training employees in workplace violence prevention concepts and creating instructional materials. Her ambition and commitment to continuous improvement impressed her Director, who approved her enrollment in the VA Leadership program. Through this program, she successfully created and implemented an in-service orientation for new hires and later coordinated the revamped New Employee Orientation program.

Additionally, Ms. Alves served as an alternative instructor for the School At Work program, supporting education and career planning for lower-paid employees. She mentored and assisted numerous staff members in obtaining higher-paying jobs and developing essential workplace skills. Ms. Alves' leadership extended to her roles as the Chair for the Women's Special Emphasis Program, coordinating events surrounding the annual observances for women Veterans. She also served as the secretary for the EEO and Diversity committee and as a Narcotics Inspector for the agency.

As a 3-time published author, Ms. Alves has made significant contributions to the literary world. Her award-winning children's book, "Boss Baby C's: An Introduction to Financial Literacy for Children," has earned acclaim for its efforts to educate young minds on important financial concepts. Additionally, Ms. Alves is the founder of The Life After Prison, a reentry organization that supports individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Her personal experiences as a mother, daughter, and sister of those incarcerated have fueled her passion for this important work.

After dedicating many years to serving veterans, Ms. Alves pursued her passion for helping others by streamlining local businesses and providing admin support to several radio stations. She subsequently became a cleared DJ on two college radio stations, where she uses her platform to highlight independent artists and provide resources and education. Ms. Alves is now approaching 10 years on college radio and currently hosts her own morning show, "Music and Motivation," which airs every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on 104.9FM WRBB Boston, highlighting spiritual awareness, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, and the life after prison.

Mike Curry’s journey is a testament to the power of transformation and the resilience of the human spirit. A Dorchester native, Mike spent 21 years navigating the state and federal prison systems. Rather than being defined by his circumstances, he used his time to build a foundation for a new life, immersing himself in the study of financ

Mike Curry’s journey is a testament to the power of transformation and the resilience of the human spirit. A Dorchester native, Mike spent 21 years navigating the state and federal prison systems. Rather than being defined by his circumstances, he used his time to build a foundation for a new life, immersing himself in the study of finance and entrepreneurship under the guidance of veteran mentors.

During his incarceration, Mike authored the acclaimed 3 Pounds of Pressure book series a project born from a desire to turn his lived experience into a roadmap for others. Upon returning to society, Mike didn't just rebuild his own life; he committed himself to clearing the path for those following behind him.

Today, Mike serves as a published author, a community leader, business consultant, finance genius and a powerful voice for change, proving that a person’s past does not have to dictate their future.