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Ken Barry Highlight
If you’re doing good, you can’t be stopped. Good is always going to win.
About Ken
- At 19, I landed a job at a TV station in Abilene, Texas, sparking my passion for media and storytelling.
- I found my life's purpose while helping a gang-affiliated youth and realized my calling was in guiding young people.
- After burning out from a demanding role, I took a step back to reassess my approach to serving youth.
- I was inducted into the Purdue Northwest Society of Innovators in 2020, which affirmed my impact and network.
- I transitioned to lead the Gary Indiana Boys and Girls Club, aiming to create an opportunity hub for the community.
- I developed JWA Next, focusing on staff development and reflecting on the pivotal role mentors have played in my own journey.
- I established the “platinum squad,” integrating my love for media with youth engagement and empowerment.
