The Last Mile

Paving The Road To Success

Student Stories

Molly Rowe and Roadtrip Nation Talk on Empowerment

Listen, as Molly Rowe talks about her experience with TLM and building her life back and the change she wants to see to help others.

Sumit Lal, Paving the Road to Success

Sumit Lal, a graduate of TLM, shares his story of success from incarceration to full-time software engineer.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - De'Markus Matthews

I began seeking solutions in problems that, before TLM, I didn’t know how to solve.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Steve Nerey

I love that I can call myself a computer engineer. The door is wide open for me. I have a career path that I didn’t have before.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Alyssa Emshoff

This program not only gave me hope for something better in my future, but the motivation and confidence to be successful.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Talesa Howell

Within the classroom, each new challenge I faced and conquered manifested my ability to believe in myself once again.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Vah Saechao

Life is like solving a math problem, you have to stay away from the negatives and focus on the positives. TLM diverted me from the negatives and direc

Learning to Code in Prison

55% of formerly incarcerated people end up back behind bars. Learning to code can change everything for life after prison.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Jen Browning

Participating in the TLM program set me apart in prison giving me hope for a brighter, better future without shame, guilt, or embarrassment.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Carrie Murchison

The Last Mile program offered a chance to rise to the occasion, rather than lowering myself to my surroundings and circumstances.

How has TLM positively impacted your life? - Jevonie Rogers

The one thing TLM has given me is hope, and a different outlook on life.

Transitioning from Life in Prison to Life in Society: Zach's Wisdom

Within San Quentin, Zach was able to find the community that helped him shape a new outlook on life.

From Immigrant Prisoner to Stateless Software Engineer: Simon’s Journey

"Simon hopes society can follow the footsteps of TLM and build a better, more harmonious world."

What does it feel like after the Last Mile Demo Day? - Darnell Hill

Demo Day is like witnessing your dream to be a superhero come true.

What does it feel like after the Last Mile Demo Day? - Jorge Heredia

I was watching the men I had mentored gradually growing confident during their presentations and performing flawlessly on Demo Day.

What does it feel like after the Last Mile Demo Day? - Tommy Winfrey

This was the proudest day of my life, by far. If I don’t ever get the find out what fatherhood feels lie, at least I know what brotherhood feels like.

Product Manager at Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative

"With the knowledge I gained from TLM, I walked out of prison into a six figure salary."

Software Engineer at N3N

“Not only did TLM give me hope inside, but they fulfilled the hype on the outside.”

The Last Mile: If you do get paroled, what will you do first? What are your entrepreneurial plans? - Kenyatta Leal

After spending nearly 19 years inside prison, the single factor that's made the difference in my transition has been the support I've received.

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