JAMES FIGUEROR-ROBNETT, JR.,
President of the Board of Directors
James retired from the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program after serving over thirty-one years. He received a Masters in Public Administration, and a Juris Doctorate Degree from MU; a BA in Political Science from Webster University.
Over the course of his career, he has volunteered at high schools throughout the state of Missouri. He have done volunteer work with the Frederick Douglass Coalition, the “1st Word Ambassadors”, the Fulton NAACP, and the Prison Project Assistance Committee of the State Conference of the Missouri NAACP.
President of the Board of Directors
James retired from the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program after serving over thirty-one years. He received a Masters in Public Administration, and a Juris Doctorate Degree from MU; a BA in Political Science from Webster University.
Over the course of his career, he has volunteered at high schools throughout the state of Missouri. He have done volunteer work with the Frederick Douglass Coalition, the “1st Word Ambassadors”, the Fulton NAACP, and the Prison Project Assistance Committee of the State Conference of the Missouri NAACP.
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GLENN COBBINS, SR.VICE PRESIDENT & OUTREACH DIRECTOR
Glenn D. Cobbins, Sr., have been an activist for peace for over two decades now. Over the course of his life he has managed to attain some formal college and business schooling, however, his education is predominantly from the streets. Mr. Cobbins, Sr. is self-taught in writing programs for families and individuals for over twenty-years. Those programs were holistically based, filling in elements that had once deterred him from being who the Almighty-God had created him to be. More than just a gifted speaker, Glenn’s activism was measured by his walk and confirmed by his tongue. Ultimately, his message is centered around the principles of love, truth, peace, freedom, and justice. In 2000, Glenn along with several others, founded Destiny of H.O.P.E.; they directed, wrote, and implemented programs for our community. |
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JUDY HUBBARDSecretary
The youngest of two siblings, born to hard-working parents who were not wealthy by any stretch, taught Judy and her older brother the value of responsibility, a good work ethic, and caring for others. Because of her father’s job in construction, her family moved around a lot; six times in one year gave her and her brother the honor of always being the new kids in school. Judy lived in a mobile home until age ten when they moved to St. Louis where they finally bought a home. She received a really great education in her school district and she attended church on a regular basis at the church college. Judy started working at age 13 to help where she could, but all she ever wanted was to be a wife and mother; which eventually happened. Thirty-two years ago she began working with families in transition. In the late 90’s Judy and Glenn Cobbins, Sr. began Destiny of H.O.P.E., and in 2000, it was incorporated as a non-profit organization. For three years she and Glenn worked for the City Manager’s office in Columbia. There is no question, even now today, that Ms. Hubbard is an agent of change. |
ETHAN JONES
Finance Committee Member
Ethan Jones is a driven and enthusiastic young local entrepreneur who has a deep passion for teaching other young people about the transformative power of entrepreneurship and leadership. For Ethan, business isn't just a career, it's a way of life that has allowed him to express himself authentically and fully. As a member of Destiny of Hope, Ethan is committed to using his expertise and experience to help marginalized youth find their voice and purpose by teaching them the skills they need to build successful businesses and serve their communities. He firmly believes that entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for empowerment and social change, and he is eager to share that message with young people who may not have had access to these opportunities in the past. Through his work with Destiny of Hope, Ethan hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders and innovators, helping them to realize their full potential and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
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DR. SAHBA JALALI,
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EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORS
Lonnie Lockhart Bey,
Executive Director
Some years ago he realized that in order to truly change what was happening in his life, he had to address the traumas that were plaguing him from within. Over the course of his 26 and a half years of incarceration, he receive certified diplomas in Small Business Management, Real Estate Law Specialty, and Paralegal Studies from Ashworth University through the Professional Career Development Institute correspondence course program.
Trauma-Informed, he trained other facilitators, created programs within the DOC, mentored fellow prisoners, became a “Toastmaster”, and much more. Today he is a self-help program writer and author. Today he is motivated to give the younger generation what he didn't have, and in many cases didn't listen too. Through his working with youth and those being released from incarceration, his hope is to dismantle the "school-to-prison pipeline", and put an end to the 43.7% recidivism rate occurring here in the state of Missouri.
Executive Director
Some years ago he realized that in order to truly change what was happening in his life, he had to address the traumas that were plaguing him from within. Over the course of his 26 and a half years of incarceration, he receive certified diplomas in Small Business Management, Real Estate Law Specialty, and Paralegal Studies from Ashworth University through the Professional Career Development Institute correspondence course program.
Trauma-Informed, he trained other facilitators, created programs within the DOC, mentored fellow prisoners, became a “Toastmaster”, and much more. Today he is a self-help program writer and author. Today he is motivated to give the younger generation what he didn't have, and in many cases didn't listen too. Through his working with youth and those being released from incarceration, his hope is to dismantle the "school-to-prison pipeline", and put an end to the 43.7% recidivism rate occurring here in the state of Missouri.
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STEPHANIE LOCKHART BEY,
Executive Assistant Stephanie Lockhart Bey, who has ten plus years of working with at-risk youth as a Crisis Intervention Specialist, have witnessed the need to assist our youth envision a better way. As a mother of four children, she values parenthood and understands those who struggle with such a grand duty. She knows that the “home” is the first line of defense, and in her assisting children, she was also able to encourage parents to get involved. She attended Colorado Tech University majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology, wherein she continues to mentor young women today. |
CLIFTON "DAVIS" MUHAMMAD,
Director of C.A.P.R.E. Program
After 26 years of incarceration inside the Missouri Department of Corrections since the age of 17, today Clifton is a mentor, speaker and activist in his community.
While incarcerated Clifton furthered his education and bettered himself by becoming a model prisoner and facilitating several programs to improve the prison environment. After his release, Clifton became a member of Destiny of Hope, Inc., and eventually became Director of DOH's CA.P.R.E. program, a re-entry program designed to help men and women re-enter society as productive members.
In addition, Clifton is a mentor within the Columbia public school system through R.I.S.E. Initiative, LLC, an affiliate of Destiny of H.O.P.E., Inc.
Based on his work with DOH and R.I.S.E. Initiative in the community, he was interviewed by ABC17 news for his works and solutions for the violence. Clifton is a strong advocate for criminal justice reform and education reform. His motto is “You can’t always control the things around you, but you can always control how you respond to them.”
Director of C.A.P.R.E. Program
After 26 years of incarceration inside the Missouri Department of Corrections since the age of 17, today Clifton is a mentor, speaker and activist in his community.
While incarcerated Clifton furthered his education and bettered himself by becoming a model prisoner and facilitating several programs to improve the prison environment. After his release, Clifton became a member of Destiny of Hope, Inc., and eventually became Director of DOH's CA.P.R.E. program, a re-entry program designed to help men and women re-enter society as productive members.
In addition, Clifton is a mentor within the Columbia public school system through R.I.S.E. Initiative, LLC, an affiliate of Destiny of H.O.P.E., Inc.
Based on his work with DOH and R.I.S.E. Initiative in the community, he was interviewed by ABC17 news for his works and solutions for the violence. Clifton is a strong advocate for criminal justice reform and education reform. His motto is “You can’t always control the things around you, but you can always control how you respond to them.”