Welcome to P2P

P2P is about the People.

At our Annual Retreat, we reflect on our growth, align around our mission, and strategically plan for the year ahead. These gatherings are where ideas become initiatives and community becomes family.

Our Mission & Vision

​MISSION
To reach, touch, and change the lives of justice-involved individuals through advocacy, mentoring, and policy change.​
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VISION
​To inspire individuals with similar backgrounds to excel beyond what society and life circumstances have set to be the norm.

Executive Director Summary (2025)

​Stanley Andrisse, MBA, PhD​
​Executive Director & Co-Founder

Each retreat includes a transparent “Health & Wealth of P2P” update covering:
Organizational growth
Department vision alignment
Financial overview
Strategic priorities
Risks & opportunities
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​Icebreaker Tradition:
“Tell us how you are feeling with a body motion.” – Led by Tenaj​

Thank You to Our Community

​Family

Special gratitude to the families who support the work behind the scenes.​
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Funders & Supporters
​View our full list of partners and allies on our website.​

Funders & Supporters

P2P Board (Past & Present)

Meet Our Board

Our History: Growth Since 2017

​Founding (2017)
P2P Scholars Program launched as a 501(c)(3).
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2018–2019
First grants secured
Ban the Box passes in Maryland
Inside Cohorts launched
First full-time directors hired

2020–2022
Multi-million-dollar grants
STEM-OPS national alliance
Womxn’s Cohort launched
Gates Foundation funding
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2023
$12M, 10-year government contract
Surpassed $1M in annual funding
500+ Scholars

2024
$1.8M Mellon Foundation grant
$1M Baltimore City Mayor award
10 full-time staff, 85% formerly incarcerated

​P2P By the Numbers

2,000+ applicants
800+ Scholars started
500+ completed
80%+ employment/matriculation rate
49 cohorts completed
6 prisons, 4 states
35+ states represented

Financial Transparency

​Growth in Total Expenses
​​2021: $409,971
​2022: $650,944 (Up 59%)
2023: $698,647 (Up 7%)
2024: $1,285,912 (Up 84%)​

Expense categories include:
Salaries & Wages
Scholarships
Contract Labor
G&A
Insurance
Travel
Occupancy
Marketing
Taxes & Licenses

Department Vision Statements

​Program Department
Transform lives through education and skill development, empowering reentry into professional careers.​
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Policy & Advocacy Department
Advance equitable policies through coalition-building, including the Unlock Higher Education (UHE) Coalition.
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Workforce Equity Department
Create inclusive workforce pathways for individuals with criminal records.
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Research & Evaluation Department
Conduct cutting-edge participatory research to inform policy and system reform.
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Neighborhood Access Program (NAP)
Community-based approach integrating family, curriculum, and equity.

Retreat Agenda Archive

​Each year, the retreat includes:
Prison or partner facility visit
Executive Summary
Department SWOT Sessions
Working Lunch Strategy Sessions
Group Photo
Family Dinner & Social
Strategic Planning Day 2

P2P-2022-Retreat

​Location:
St. Louis

Highlights:
Prison visit & BBQ
SWOT planning sessions
Group photo under the Arch
Workforce Equity & NIH T34 discussion

P2P-2023-Retreat

Location:
Atlanta

Highlights:
Partner facility visit
Research expansion sessions
Gates research updates
Party bus team celebration

P2P-2024-Retreat

​P2P-2025-Retreat

Location:
New Orleans

Highlights:
Operation Restoration visit
ComPASS strategic launch
Mental Health Equity Zines
Digital Equity Toolkit
Neighborhood Access Program strategy

P2P-2026-Retreat

Location:
Cleveland

Highlights:
NCHEP partner visit
Admin Team SWOT 2026
Workforce Equity expansion
NAP strategic growth
Executive Director Closing & Debrief

Retreat Culture

Our retreats balance:
Strategic depth
Radical transparency
Celebration
Family-style dinners
Wellness (Yoga/Fitness sessions)
Community storytelling

Questions, Comments, Thoughts

Each retreat concludes with an open forum to:
Challenge assumptions
Identify funding opportunities
Share honest feedback
Strengthen alignment

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