Larry Green

Health and Performance Global Partnerships & Solutions Lead at Google

Larry Green is the Global Program Lead for Health & Performance at Google, where he oversees the service delivery operations of all Health and Performance program venues, experiences, and activities globally. Since October 2019, he has managed a diverse ecosystem of vendor partners and driven key strategies to maximize the impact of these programs. Larry has a strong background in athletic and global health & wellness, with experience in strategic planning, operational excellence, and program profitability. He has also lectured at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

Amber McDonnell, EdD

Director of Board Operations for the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents • Faculty of Prison Education Program

Dr. Amber McDonnell is an educator and advocate with 18 years of experience in higher education, program management, and justice reform. She earned her EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity from the University of Colorado Denver, focusing on higher education programs in prison and the promotion of inclusive learning environments. Dr. McDonnell currently serves as the Director of Board Operations for the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents, where she organizes and conducts board meetings while managing logistics and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, she has consulted on initiatives like the Higher Education in Prison Research Infrastructure project with Ithaka S+R, enhancing research and collaboration to improve educational access for incarcerated individuals. Her personal connection to the justice system has deepened her commitment to equity and effective rehabilitation. Dr. McDonnell aims to empower incarcerated students by creating educational opportunities that promote personal and systemic change.

James "J.C." Cavitt, MSW

Executive Director, Project Rebound
California State University, Fullerton

James “JC” Cavitt’s journey from incarceration to higher education leadership reflects a deep commitment to justice, healing, and educational access. After spending over two decades incarcerated, JC became a student in the Prison University Project atSan Quentin, then continued his academic journey at California State University, Fullerton, where he earned a BA in Sociology, followed by a Master’s in Social Work from CSU Long Beach.

Since his release in 2017, JC has been deeply involved with Project Rebound at CSUF, starting as a student participant and gradually moving into various leadership roles. He has served as Housing Manager, Program Director, and in 2024 was appointed Executive Director. Throughout his time with the program, he has played a key role in expanding services, including helping establish the John Irwin Memorial House—the first transformative housing initiative in the country specifically for formerly incarcerated college students.

JC is currently completing his doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hope International University, with graduation anticipated this spring. In addition to his leadership at CSUF, he provides clinical support to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, integrating lived experience with therapeutic practice to foster resilience and long-term success. His work continues to center on equity, transformation, and the power of second chances.