Our MissionHelping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women to break the cycle of recidivism and lead productive lives.
Our Vision To break the cycle of recidivism for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in Atlanta. |
Our Team
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Angela Wilks
Founder and Executive Director Reflections of a Reformed You was founded by Angela Wilks. Angela herself is a formerly incarcerated woman who served 10 years in prison. Three of her years served were under a mandatory state sentence. She also spent seven years in federal prison. During her time incarcerated Angela found herself being a caretaker, encourager, support system and champion to the women incarcerated alongside of her. In 2014, as she neared release, she promised that once she was able to, she would reach back to those incarcerated women and continue to be their supportive sister and do all that she could to help them while in prison, as well as, after they were also released. After getting out of prison she quickly learned that not only was it challenging for an incarcerated woman on the inside, but it could also be even more difficult for a formerly incarcerated woman on the outside. But, in spite of the challenges she personally faced, Angela held true to her promises and began to reach back. Angela has served incarcerated women in a great many ways. She has contacted the parole board on their behalf, providing food and hygiene boxes, distributed halfway house resources and helped women to reconnect to their families. She has purchased and given away post release clothing, helped connect women to lawyers and has even helped women get their stimulus checks. Angela also currently helps to facilitate a support group for over thirteen formerly incarcerated women. Using her own life experiences as a driving force, Angela incorporated Reflections of a Reformed You to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women become strong – productive citizens, regain their dignity, and become role models for the next generation of women so that they don’t end up in the system. Each year Reflections of a Reformed You is committed to providing supplies and activities for 100 incarcerated women and mentoring for 25 women after they are released from prison. After her release in 2015, Angela continued her education with a career in the mental health field. Angela graduated as a Medical Administrative Assistant and currently operates a mental & behavioral health facility with 200 or more individuals. |
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Yvette Searson
President President Yvette Searson is an expert and advocate working in the mental health arena for over 15 years. She has provided community psychosocial rehabilitation, anger management, and addictive disease care. Yvette empowers women through workshops teaching conflict resolution, leadership, anger management as well as goal-setting skills. Yvette is also a licensed life insurance agent which gives her the opportunity to further serve the community. |
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Elizabeth Miksztal
Vice President Vice President Elizabeth Miksztal received a bachelor's degree from the George Washington University in 2022. Elizabeth has experience with criminological research and currently assists in the team’s marketing and growth. Elizabeth currently runs the organizations social media platforms, website and research development program. |
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Debbie Spivey
Treasurer Debbie Spivey graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She moved to Georgia as a new graduate and is currently an Orthopaedic Certified Registered Nurse with 37 years experience. She works part time at a behavioral health facility and loves helping others. She hopes to continue to service ROAR You as a positive image in transitioning our women back into the communities to live independent, productive lives. |
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Renea Darby
Secretary Renea Darby was born in Miami Florida and is mother of one son. She received her bachelor's degree in organizational leadership. She works for LSC communications as a logistic clerk. Darby loves the lord, enjoys sports and positively motivating people. |
