Armand King

Armand King, 38, is the co founder of the aptly named non profit 'Paving Great Futures'. Fueled by his experience in the streets King serves as a shepherd to guide others out of the prison pipeline, criminal activity, and domestic human sex trafficking he knows all too well. Armand’s experience includes creating and implementing new programs serving current and former gang members, criminal justice involved individuals, and high-risk youth. Armand serves on boards and task forces on law enforcement relations, human trafficking, and victim advocacy issues. He conducts community outreach for high risk communities. He also serves as a Credible Messenger and Mentor to young adults and juveniles on probation and in custody. Armand draws upon his direct experience with the criminal justice system, including incarceration and the challenges of re-entry, to guide others. For many years he was misguided by the streets and helped to misguide others, not realizing the detriment of his actions. Life for him is now filled with rewriting his past but helping others pave a greater future.