Leadership in Corrections: AI + Emerging Technologies

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Tres “TC” Carter is an award-winning strategist and creative technologist redefining how organizations harness immersive media, AI, and storytelling for impact. As Director of Creative Engagement at COSI, he has produces Emmy-winning educational content, manages CEO's community speaker series, and leads Meta-funded VR programming that is reimagining science communication and career development. TC's dynamic background in Anti-Money Laundering investigations and salon ownership, combined with executive training on AI & Metaverse from MIT, Wharton, and Vanderbilt University, TC blends strategic foresight with cultural fluency to help leaders and brands across industries innovate with purpose. Through his personal brand agency, Venus & Mars, co-founded with his wife, he equips high-capacity professionals to elevate their influence in a digital world, and taking their creative ideas from "concept" to "completed."

Jasper Person is a dynamic force in leadership development, widely recognized for his work as a coach of coaches, executive leadership trainer, and solutions-driven consultant, channeling his passion for community empowerment into practical, actionable solutions for families, educators, and institutions. Grounded in the belief that investing in individuals fuels societal progress, Jasper’s work reflects a commitment to transformational leadership and collective responsibility—the principle that it truly takes a village to raise a child. Drawing from diverse cultural perspectives, he delivers impactful coaching, consulting, and speaking engagements, particularly within the education sector. In addition, Jasper’s decade-long commitment to supporting incarcerated individuals through the CLEAN program underscores his dedication to social justice and second-chance opportunities. Known for his precision, intentionality, and visionary leadership, Jasper’s influence extends well beyond professional accolades, leaving a lasting imprint on the people, organizations, and communities he serves.

Antonio Smith is an author, professional development coach, and community activist who has reached unimaginable heights, simply because he’s not afraid to fail. Antonio’s experiences and platform have propelled him to do two simple things in life: create and inspire. As an inner city kid from Columbus, OH, raised by his caring grandmother, Antonio knew in order to create a better life for him and his family, he had to either excel in academics or athletics. Antonio chose to excel in both. Antonio graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, and played football for the Buckeyes, winning a national championship in 2002. Antonio also went on to play three seasons in the NFL for the Colts, Lions and Bengals. Over the last 15 years, Antonio has used the lessons he learned on and off the field to assist leaders, executives and high performing teams reach their fullest potential. In 2017, Antonio’s work lead him to the corrections space, and he has been using his engineering mindset to solve problems for leaders and justice-involved individuals alike. Antonio has created and cultivated high level curriculum and programming to serve those in institutional and community corrections.