Michael Martin Drain.

The Made in Indy podcast welcomes Community Advocate & Justice Involved Program Director at Ivy Tech Community College; Michael Martin Drain.

Michael shares with us the series of events that sparked his tenure working to advocate for those impacted by our justice system. He also offers advice to individuals who are supporting family members & loved ones who have been impacted by the justice system as well.

We dissect the advantages of working in various aspects of the reentry system, and how that allowed Michael and his teams to support individuals in multiple capacities.

Later; We explore some of the most common misconceptions the general public has about individuals who have been convicted of a crime, and how we can retrain our thoughts about this population.

Michael also gives us insight on his current role as Justice Involved Program Director at Ivy Tech Community College, and how he is working to effect positive change in the Indianapolis community and beyond.

Listen to our full conversation below + Follow Michael’s incredible journey here.