Stephen J. Fowler
Stephen Fowler (He/They). This liberation warrior is a community educator and performing artist from Portland, Oregon. Convicted as a teenager, and sentenced to 7.5 years in the Oregon Youth Authority, Stephen used his time to educate and expand his understanding of self-worth, potential, healing, and purpose using art forms and the practice of Restorative Justice. Since release, Stephen has given wisdom to many community forums and servedon statewide initiatives leading to his pardon by the Governor of Oregon for his outstanding community work. Stephen is still committed to educating organizations, school districts, community members, teachers, parents, and students about the radical practice of Restorative Justice for collective liberation. Stephen is a Consultant, Equity-Informed Mediator, Race Talks Facilitator, owner of Be The Solution LLC, and the Executive Director of the Restorative Roots Project.