Amber Crowder is an entrepreneur who is opening a restaurant in Washington, D.C. She also runs a digital platform that provides space for people impacted by incarceration and the criminal justice system to rebuild their lives. Her work impacts the lives of many, and she’s a proud Black business owner.
But several years ago, she was behind bars.
Learn how Georgetown University’s Pivot Program, which combines classroom training and hands-on employment experience, helped Amber overcome the obstacles of life post-incarceration. Watch the videoto hear Amber’s story in her own words.