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Ryel Kestano
Co-founder, CEO, Senior Course Leader at ART International
Ryel Kestano is a co-founder, director, and course leader at The Realness Project, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering individuals who are incarcerated by teaching them communication and relational skills to facilitate successful reintegration into society. The organization aims to address the shortcomings of the U.S. correctional system, which has seen a significant increase in incarceration rates and high recidivism rates among released individuals.
The Realness Project offers programs based on Authentic Relating, a set of communication practices designed to foster trust, understanding, and empathy. These workshops have been delivered to nearly 1,000 participants in various correctional facilities, emphasizing the importance of human connection as a means to reduce recidivism and promote personal transformation.123
Ryel Kestano's work with The Realness Project reflects a commitment to social change and the belief that fostering genuine connections can lead to healing and growth for those who have been incarcerated.
