Darryl Byers-Robinson ’15

Darryl Byers-Robinson graduated from Bard College, through the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI), with a Liberal Arts degree. Since returning home, he has served as the Program Director at a therapeutic youth program for victims of abuse and a Pastor at three Pennsylvania ministries. Additionally, Darryl has worked as an advisor to several Pennsylvania colleges and universities on their higher education in prison programs. He has dedicated his life to giving back to the community, using his personal experiences as an example to youth and adults from underserved communities or while incarcerated, to find hope and personal growth through education. As a criminal justice advocate, he is a frequent public speaker, traveling across the country speaking to students, communities, legislators, and at conferences supporting criminal justice reform. Currently, he is the Organizer for the Virginia Consensus for Higher Education in Prison, a statewide initiative to make college education available for all eligible incarcerated learners.