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OUR TEAM

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Michael Brawn

Founder & Executive Director

Michael Brawn, Founder of Core Re-entry Inc., is dedicated to reshaping lives after incarceration. With a passion for transformation and reintegration, Michael believes in the potential of every individual to rebuild, reconnect, and redefine their future.

Education

Associate of Science -AS-Lakeland Community College May 2009 Summa Cum Laude

Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies - College of Education University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign May 2017

Bachelor of Arts -BA-Multi Interdisciplinary Studies Eastern Illinois University May 2022 Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

 

Certifications

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - CPRS- Illinois Certification Board Issued May 2023 - Expires May 2025

Certified Associate Addictions Professional - CAAP- Illinois Certification Board Issued June 2012 - Expires June

(From Left to Right)

Orlando Mayorga with the Office of the Lt. Governor's JEO Initiative- McCormick Reentry Policy Coordinator

Michael Brawn Founder / Executive Director C.O.R.E. Re-Entry Inc

Dale Deneal  Board President C.O.R.E. Re-Entry Inc

Ricky Williams Sr. Board Member C.O.R.E. Re-Entry Inc

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