Press Kit

Everything you need for interviews, bios, photos, and more

Meet Ruben

Ruben is a passionate speaker and media personality with a knack for storytelling.

Speaking Topics

• From Pain to Purpose
A powerful story of transformation, resilience, and overcoming adversity.

• Keeping Kids Out of Prison (K.O.P.)
Impactful youth prevention message on choices, identity, and leadership.

• Youth Violence Prevention
Practical guidance for avoiding destructive paths and building strong futures.

• Addiction, Recovery & Re-Entry
Hope and tools for rebuilding life after trauma or incarceration.

• Fatherhood, Manhood & Responsibility
Character, leadership, integrity, and family restoration.

• Healing After Loss & Trauma
Courage, faith, and emotional resilience through life’s hardest seasons.

• Corporate Leadership & Workplace Resilience
Motivation for teams: overcoming obstacles, owning your story, and building a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Community Impact & Social Responsibility
How organizations can strengthen neighborhoods, support families, and make a difference.

• Faith, Hope & Restoration
Inspiring audiences to believe in second chances and transformed lives.

Awards

🏆 Awards Include:

🏆 The Great 8 – Class of 2025

Celebrated as one of Connecticut’s top eight individuals whose transformation and reentry leadership serve as a model for the nation.

✨ 100 Men of Color

Recognized for leadership, mentorship, and uplifting the next generation across Connecticut.

🌍 NAACP Humanitarian

Honored for outstanding service, advocacy, and dedication to empowering underserved communities.

⭐ Black People Rock

Awarded for inspirational impact, resilience, and contributions to community transformation.

🏙️ New London Community Service

Recognized by the City of New London for exceptional service, mentorship, and lasting impact on youth and families.

💼 Black Business Owner Award

Honored for entrepreneurship, community investment, and leadership as a Black business owner in Connecticut.

Contact

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