Rashad Turner - From the Hood to the Woods at TEDxMahtomedi

Rashad Turner obtained his bachelor's degree in criminal justice / juvenile justice from Hamline University. He worked in White Bear Lake Area Schools as a cultural liaison for five years before becoming Scholars Program coordinator at Century College. Rashad was raised by his grandmother in St. Paul and is a proud father of six-year-old Shyia. He has facilitated youth development opportunities and volunteered with St. Paul--based YouthExpress, and is a mentor and role model to youth across the metro area. Rashad has made numerous presentations on youth and educational success, including at the Intercultural Developmental Inventory national conference. His goal is to move beyond diversity and build community through many avenues. His passion is seeing all people find their gift and helping them walk in it.

In this TEDxMahtomedi presentation, Rashad describes how he uses wilderness experiences to help urban youth develop skills for success in higher education and beyond.

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