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Board of Directors
Alex Ray Charfauros
Co-Executive Director & Co-Founder
Board President
Alex currently serves the Board President of The Enai Foundation. Alex has embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation and personal growth since 2010 currently serving 14 years of incarceration. In 2016, he made a decisive life changing commitment to leave behind the criminal activity and gang involvement and instead choosing recovery, rehabilitation, education, and spiritual development.
Within the last 8 years, he has achieved a series of significant milestones such as attending Bible College through The Urban Ministry Institute (T.U.M.I.), where he developed a strong foundation in faith and leadership. He has also served as Chairman of both Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) groups, demonstrating his commitment to supporting others in their recovery. In addition, Alex has engaged in extensive personal and professional development through the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (A.R.C.) and the Alternatives to Violence Project (A.V.P.). He has been involved in the rehabilitation of others by serving as a yard facilitator for the Preparing for Reentry Employment Program (P.R.E.P.). With Straight Life he has engaged criminal law students from Imperial Valley College (I.V.C.) to provide them with firsthand insight into the realities of incarceration from a prisoner’s perspective, demonstrating his community engagement and mentorship.
In addition, Alex has pursued higher education and is currently enrolled at Southwestern College, where he is pursuing a degree in Sociology and Behavioral Sciences. His goal is to continue pursuing higher education to obtain a graduate degree in Social Work. Driven by a deeply personal connection, Alex is passionately committed to supporting the children of incarcerated parents as a father himself leaving behind his 7 year old daughter in 2010. Alex takes his accountability in understanding the challenges these children face. His experiences have fueled his unwavering dedication to this cause, which he views not merely as an organizational mission but as a way of living a purposeful life for him and his family. He believes that his story and his daughter's story uniquely position him to inspire others to support the mission, vision, and values that guide The Enai Foundation to shape a brighter future for children of incarcerated parents.
Geneveve Charfauros
Chief Operating Officer
Board Secretary
Geneveve currently serves as the Board Secretary and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and is a doctoral candidate to receive a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. With a strong background in leadership and social work, Geneveve has been instrumental in advancing the field of social work practice, focusing on improving strategic operations and compassionate service.
Geneveve holds over 10 years of experience working in various settings such as private practice, community mental health organizations, non-profit organizations, community based healthcare, hospitals, and the private business sector. Her commitment to social work and community empowerment drives her work with students, colleagues, and organizations, ensuring that each contribution makes a meaningful impact on the individuals encountered.
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