About Us

Who is Televerde Foundation?

Our Purpose & Values

Our Mission

Provide currently and formerly incarcerated women with the personal and professional development programs necessary to successfully join and advance in the global workplace. Our approach develops self-efficacy by inspiring creativity, imagination, self-confidence, and social skills while addressing issues that cause recidivism. We enable women to break the generational cycle of poverty and incarceration by becoming positive role models to change the lives of future generations and build stronger communities.

Our Vision
A world with opportunities for all to be successful.

Our Values
Empower Others
Courageously Improve 
Develop Resilience
Be Accountable 
Pay It Forward

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access (EDIA)

The Televerde Foundation is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance, have equitable access to personal and professional development opportunities. We strive to create pathways for success by promoting diversity, embracing equity, ensuring inclusion, and removing barriers to access for all. By uplifting the potential of every person, we are committed to transforming lives and empowering individuals to thrive in their communities. Explore our DEI policy today.

Our Team

Our Team

Michelle Cirocco, CEO of Televerde Foundation
Kathleen McWilliams, Televerde Foundation team member
Robin Hebert, Televerde Foundation team member

Board of Directors

Bertus Chilliers
Denisha Tate-McAlister - Board Member
Brenda Kay, Board Member at Televerde Foundation
Paula Clark, Board Member at Televerde Foundation
Ashley Bowers, Board Member at Televerde Foundation
Mitsi Sellers, Board Member at Televerde Foundation
Ohad Kadan, Board Member at Televerde Foundation
Lori Martin, Board Member at Televerde Foundation
Dr. Jeff Spanke, Televerde Foundation Board Member
Brenda Lawrence, Televerde Foundation Board Member
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