Bettye L. Blaize is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated advocate for families, educators, and youth, especially those whose lives have been impacted by incarceration. From her 29-year career in the hospitality industry and her work as an executive administrator for youth service agencies in the Baltimore area to her current passion of spreading the “Doing Time” message of love and hope wherever she goes, Bettye’s journey reflects unwavering dedication to impacting change wherever she serves.

Terrence G. White is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose commitment to family surpasses all else in his life. Although he excelled in school and sports at an early age, he lost his way during his teen years and as a result served several sentences, including a final sentence of 10 years. During that time, Terrence became a mentor in the Youth Challenge program, sparking his desire to give back to young men facing incarceration. With determination, Terrence also earned licenses in plumbing, construction and truck driving, achieving a 3.7 GPA while serving time. Since leaving prison, Terrence has fulfilled all major goals he has set for himself, including becoming a proud business owner of his own trucking company.