EFJ & Associates, Inc.

"Ernst has been a superb Senior Program Coordinator for the Prison Education Project. He is the consummate leader and team player. He is charismatic and radiant but yet humble. He is an excellent storyteller who has the capacity to empower and inspire others with his own dynamic story. In the 15 years that I have known Ernst, he has impressed me with his professionalism, work ethic, and his ability to empathize with the struggles and challenges of others."

Renford Reese, Ph.D.

Founder/Director of Prison Education Project and Reintegration Academy

"It has been my pleasure to witness Ernst continue to evolve into an exceptional communicator, businessman, leader, and family man over the years. To watch his life work sprout from his personal testimony is so powerful to me. From his lemons, he has gone beyond making lemonade. He is taking his own seeds, planting them in the fertile ground of others, and now a newness grows in them because of it. I am truly proud of his efforts to follow through on his capability to empower others, and leave a lasting impact."

Rhona Bennett

Entertainer / Personal Power Life Coach / Entrepreneur

"I met Ernst Fenelon Jr. in February 2015 when he moderated our first "Talking the Talk" event. Within these two years, we have become good friends and I am constantly impressed by his ability to hold the room, create the environment and facilitate a productive discussion. He has a presence that creates a sense of calmness, where people feel safe to speak their feelings. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about many different issues, but he is also able to share his unique perspective based on his own personal experiences."

Angeline Chen

President of the Board of Directors, YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Chapter

"Ernst has a fervent heart and a passion to communicate with others, not as an expert to an audience, but as a peer seeking a mutuality with other peers. I think that's important in building trust with people who have been socially marginalized. His desire for both personal and community transformation is evident. I think he displays professionalism and accessibility that is valuable and should be leveraged to further community conversations and solutions for building a trust-filled safety net for everyone."

Claire Gholston

Community Outreach Ministry Coordinator, Lake Avenue Church