Noah Schultz is a social innovator, spoken word poet and youth advocate from Portland, Oregon, who is passionate about bringing services to underprivileged youth. Having served seven-and-a-half years in prison, he has a personal connection and motivation to drive reform in our justice system through humanizing the stories of the incarcerated, raising awareness around mass incarceration. Noah’s talks lead with vulnerability and tactically engage with the hearts of the audience, this creates a space where the presence of our interconnectedness is undeniable. Noah is co-owner of Forgotten Culture Clothing, co-founder of Verbal Escape and subject of the award winning documentary “Perception: Prison to Purpose.”