Cohort: 4
Where are you from?
I am from The Republic of Congo, by way of Westmont, Illinois.
Why did you decide to apply to NPEP?
Because I wanted to be part of a program that would challenge, empower, and allow me to reach my full potential as a human being and intellectual.
What does being a part of NPEP mean to you?
It means a lot. I never thought I would ever be accepted into such a prestigious college and change my life for the better.
What are you most looking forward to as an NPEP student?
Earning a degree and being part of a movement that helps create and foster change in a positive way within IDOC.
What is something you would like others to know about you as a student?
I love soccer and math, and I want to become a computer nerd after parole.
What is a fact about yourself that others might find surprising?
Even though I was born in Congo, I’ve never seen a lion in the wild!