What We Do
Reversing the Pipeline is a professional development organization focused on dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline by strengthening educator practice in discipline, social-emotional learning (SEL), and academic instruction. The organization uniquely combines the lived experiences of returning citizens with the expertise of former educators and licensed clinicians to support schools in creating inclusive learning environments where students remain engaged in instruction and on track for academic success, by utilizing Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Who we are
Each member of our team has well over a decade of experience and many of our board members are licensed professionals still practicing in their field. Take a moment to get to know each member of our team.
Our Founder
Robert Redfearn
Reverser Robert Redfearn is a restorative justice practitioner, facilitator, and peacekeeping professional with over 20 years of experience spanning correctional institutions, community-based justice initiatives, family systems, and advocacy. Grounded in his lived experience as a returning citizen, Reverser Redfearn brings a deeply authentic, healing-centered approach to his work—bridging accountability, transformation, and community restoration.
Reverser Redfearn is a trained Restorative Justice Facilitator who has led restorative circles, conferences, and professional development trainings for youth, adults, educators, and community stakeholders. His work emphasizes conflict resolution, harm repair, reintegration, and trauma-informed practices as alternatives to punitive systems. He is widely respected for his ability to create safe, inclusive spaces that foster dialogue, empathy, and personal responsibility.
In correctional and reentry settings, Reverser Redfearn has facilitated hundreds of peace ciphers and mentoring sessions with incarcerated individuals and returning citizens. His work supports emotional wellness, accountability, and successful reintegration by addressing trauma, identity, and community connection. He is especially committed to dismantling barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals and advocating for equitable, restorative pathways to healing and opportunity.
Reverser Redfearn also integrates physical wellness as a core component of holistic healing. As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, he has designed wellness programs that connect physical health to emotional regulation, self-efficacy, and resilience—particularly for individuals and communities impacted by systemic inequities and chronic stress.
In addition to his restorative justice and wellness work, Reverser Redfearn has served as a blended family-building trainer and fatherhood advocate, supporting parents and caregivers through relationship-centered coaching and communication-focused workshops. His family systems approach strengthens emotional literacy, empathy, and stability within households and communities.
Across all settings, Reverser Redfearn is recognized for his culturally responsive leadership, powerful facilitation style, and unwavering commitment to healing, accountability, and collective well-being. His work reflects a belief that transformation is possible when individuals are supported, heard, and empowered to repair harm and reclaim purpose. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, spending time with his wife & four children, as well as reading, working out and cooking.
Restorative Justice FacilitatorOur Team
Dr. Taleesa Peck
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Restorative Justice FacilitatorBrings extensive expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, academic challenges, behavioral concerns, and complex family dynamics. Her work is grounded in a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens, allowing her to support individuals across diverse developmental stages with care, precision, and empathy.
Grace Moore, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker | Director of Behavioral Health ServicesHer practice is grounded in a social justice and anti-oppressive framework, drawing from liberation psychology and restorative justice principles. Grace emphasizes healing-centered, strengths-based approaches that foster accountability, empowerment, and community connection, particularly within systems impacted by inequity and trauma.
Dr. Tiffany Frierson, Ed.D
Certified Professional School Counselor | Educational Leader | and Restorative Justice Facilitator A strong advocate for social-emotional learning (SEL), Dr. Frierson integrates strategies that build self-awareness, emotional regulation, responsible decision-making, and positive relationships. Her restorative approach emphasizes accountability, reflection, and community repair, ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate challenges both in and beyond the school environment.
Ericka E.S. Nelson, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | CEO | Lead Psychotherapist Ericka E.S. Nelson, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | CEO | Lead PsychotherapistEricka integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches in creative and developmentally responsive ways, helping clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges. Her clinical experience includes supporting individuals and families affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, and systemic stressors.
Mrs. Adijat Agbo-Ola, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | Educator | School-Based Mental Health Professional As a school counselor and therapist, Mrs. Agbo-Ola has provided individual and group counseling, facilitated staff training, and supported multidisciplinary teams through data-informed and trauma-responsive practices. Her clinical approach is grounded in restorative justice principles, emphasizing relationship-building, accountability, reflection, and community repair to support healthy school climates and student success.
Reverser Alexander Campbell II
Justice-System Reform Practitioner | Peer-Recovery Professional | Program Architect With more than a decade of lived and professional experience working at the intersection of reentry, behavioral health, workforce development, and identity-based leadership. Grounded in lived experience, his work centers restoration, accountability, and long-term transformation for justice-involved individuals and communities.
Reverser Gavin Palmore, MBA
Justice-Impacted Entrepreneur | Financial Systems Professional | Educator | Restorative Justice AdvocateAs the founder of a consulting and business services firm, Reverser Palmore has supported individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations through business formation, financial management, tax preparation, and long-term sustainability planning. His work emphasizes financial literacy, responsible stewardship, and systems navigation—key components of successful reentry and long-term stability. He is especially committed to supporting justice-impacted individuals and families in building economic self-sufficiency and generational wealth.
Reverser Daniel Adams
Peer Recovery Specialist | Restorative Justice Advocate | Community Leader A Recovery Leadership Academy Specialist, Reverser Adams focuses on leadership development within recovery communities, emphasizing accountability, self-determination, and purpose. His restorative justice work includes serving as a Justice Ambassador with Prison Fellowship Ministry, where he supports incarcerated individuals through relationship-centered outreach and advocates for restorative approaches within correctional systems. He also serves as a Community Ambassador through the Frederick Douglass Fellowship Project, helping bridge the gap between incarceration and successful reintegration for individuals returning from jail.
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