Steven grew up in Southern Maine.  He recently completed his master’s degree and is currently starting his journey as a PhD student. He has a strong interest in consciousness studies and investigating and developing healing solutions for those impacted by the mass incarceration system. He is dedicated to expanding awareness through coaching and online exchanges. His areas of expertise include criminal justice reform, meditation, exploring healing modalities, mental health rehabilitation, substance abuse rehabilitation, and providing holistic solutions for the prison system. Currently, he serves on the board of the Maine State Prison restorative justice steering committee, is a certified ICF coach, and a certified recovery coach. The debate interested Steven because He believes everyone deserves a second chance and people have the capacity to change and become better versions of themselves if given the space to change.