The Visionaries Behind the Legacy
Adam Bentley Clausen
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
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National Reentry Speaker and Facilitator serving the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), American Correctional Association (ACA), American Parole and Probation Association (APPA) and numerous Department of Corrections.
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Served 20+ years in federal prison; recipient of "Compassionate Release" under the First Step Act in 2020 for "extraordinary and compelling reasons."
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Appointed member of the United States Sentencing Commission's Sentence Impact Advisory Group (SIAG)
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Expert Witness and Consultant on federal prison culture and economy for the Office of the Federal Public Defender through the Judiciary Procurement Program
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Strategic partner with FAMM, REFORM Alliance, Aleph Institute, White Collar Support Group, Federal Expungement Initiative
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Advisor to the National Academy of Public Administration for the 2024 Federal Bureau of Prisons Health Care Assessment
Charles "Duke" Tanner
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
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Undefeated professional boxer (19-0) and Bestselling author of 'The Duke Got Life,' sharing an incredible journey of resilience.
Granted clemency in 2020 after serving over 16 years of a double life sentence and then later received a full Presidential Pardon in 2025 acknowledging his significant community contributionas.
Consultant and Advisor to REFORM Alliance, Aleph Institute, and Real America's Voice on all matters related to criminal justice reform and advocacy
Member of America First Policy Institute's Athletes For America Advisory Group
National Spokesman for the Jack Brewer Foundation's Fatherhood Initiative
Vice President of Community Development for Engineered Tax Services
Founder of Freedom 20-0, dedicated to advocacy and systemic legislative reform.
Living proof that second chances work
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We believe that a past mistake should not define a person's entire legacy. Our work is rooted in the conviction that everyone deserves the opportunity to return home and rebuild as a contributing, law-abiding member of society. Through advocacy and expert consulting, we bridge the gap between incarceration and a meaningful future.