T.O.N.E. U.P.
Liberation of Leaders Fellowship
Coaching, Mentorship & Support for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals.
About the Program
The Liberation of Leaders Fellowship is a 12-week transformational program designed to help justice-impacted individuals rebuild, lead, and thrive.
Fellows receive personalized support in areas like record expungement, housing, employment, transportation, mental health, and civic engagement. Through one-on-one mentorship, group coaching, and political education, participants reclaim confidence, reconnect with purpose, and move from survival to self-determined success.
Rooted in healing, justice, and leadership, this fellowship centers well-being as power and lived experience as leadership.
This isn’t a course—it’s a calling.
Who We Serve
The Liberation of Leaders Fellowship was created to serve justice-impacted individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities—those most impacted by mass incarceration, systemic inequity, and generational disinvestment. This focus is grounded in data, lived experience, and a commitment to addressing the racial disparities within our legal system.
But equity doesn’t mean exclusion.
T.O.N.E. U.P. welcomes all justice-impacted individuals, regardless of race, background, or identity. If you’ve served your time and you’re ready to rebuild your life, this space is for you. We believe in opening doors—not building new barriers.
Our Mission
To heal and elevate the leadership potential of those impacted by incarceration.
To create systems of support led by those who’ve lived it.
To build power, not pity.
Because justice-impacted people don’t need saving—they need platforms.
Where Fellows Go from Here
Some of our most committed fellows are now part of our paid team—leading outreach, mentoring others, and growing the mission.
Meet Our Fellows Turned Leaders → Lovell Oats-El → Jeffrey Dorr-Slowey
Ready to Apply?
The Liberation of Leaders Fellowship is open to all formerly incarcerated individuals who are ready to lead, heal, and build a new path forward.
We’re looking for people who are:
Open to mentorship, healing, and accountability
Committed to showing up for themselves and their community
Interested in growing personally and professionally
Seeking support in employment, housing, legal help, or wellness
Ready to participate in weekly coaching sessions over 12 weeks
If you’re ready to invest in your growth, we’re ready to walk with you.
Start by completing the interest form below. 👇 A member of our team will reach out to you directly to explore how we can help you take the next step toward your goals.
Hear From Our Community
“They got me into housing, helped me get a state ID, and made me feel like I belonged again. That’s not just a service—that’s family.”
“T.O.N.E. U.P. helped me get my CDL license and turn my life around. Now I’m working full-time and mentoring others.”
“Without T.O.N.E. U.P., I wouldn’t have been able to get to work. They repaired my car and reminded me that my story wasn’t over.”