where help IS ONE ASK AWAY
The Reinvention Center has only one goal and that is to help. Because we know the burdens of life are never meant to be shouldered alone.
James D. Jones
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President // Director // Author
James D. Jones
I have a passion to assist individuals with obtaining the necessary tools to be a great citizen. I have completed a para legal program at The National Institute of Arts and Sciences, a Sex and Drug counseling course at Stratford University, and a Accounting and Bookkeeping course from Ashford College. In addition to this, I taught credit building and repair classes, drafted Resumes, and Conducted Mock Interviews.I also have spoken at summits held to steer juveniles in the right direction, to the United States Attorneys Office, and the Public Defenders Office. Presently, I host a Podcast entitled the Growth Hour, which educates people on various topics, and I am the author of the book titled Getting Arrested (The Insiders Guide to the Federal Legal System)
I have served 30 years in Federal Prison. Through out my journey I have written curriculum for mentor programs which have been implemented in various prisons. I am a artist who has volunteered my service of creating logos for businesses. Presently, I offer my knowledge to individuals who are seeking change. It is my passion to assist in the reinvention of people lives.
I am a graduate of West Virginia University. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1989. It has always been my passion to help disadvantaged individuals reach their full potential. This passion led me into the accounting field for the past 22 years, of which the past 15 years I have worked as an Accountant for an international non-profit organization.With great determination to uplift the community and help individuals with achieving their goals, I am proud to proclaim my position/services with the Reinvention Center.
My name is Tratasha McCloud and I am eager to help others soar for greatness. I am a Florida International University Alumni and received a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Marketing. Furthermore, I’ve served for 10+ years as a legal secretary for various law firms in South Florida, 5+ years as a secretary and finance officer of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, and 7+ years as a Florida Realtor. Needless to say, my mission is to help serve, guide, and assist those who desires a positive shift into their future.
The son of a career soldier, I was born in Germany. Following high school in Miami Florida, I was off to college at Morehouse. Prior to obtaining a degree, I enlisted in the United States Army. As a soldier, I’ve served on the east coast, midwest, west coast, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and even Iraq with seven fun filled months as part of the Desert Shield operation.
Five plus decades of life has given me the ability to acknowledge, appreciate, and respect the need for an agency such as The Reinvention Center. It’s an honor to be affiliated with this organization, and having the opportunity to help people. I love it!
My name is Christopher Leno and I love assisting individuals with truly understanding that we all have a specific purpose and we are all capable of achieving greatness. I graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. I was an administrative assistant at a Real Estate Company for 3 years then obtained my Real Estate Salesperson License and worked in that capacity for 6 years. I then became a Transition Coordinator with Eckerd Connects/Project Bridge working with at risk youth day in and day out. I have been a Transition Coordinator for over 6 years and the joy of seeing the difference that I make in the lives of these youth is the reason that I am now a member of this wonderful TRC team.