Herbert is the Co-Founder of Growing Pain Solutions. He is a dedicated social justice and prison reform advocate, a Georgetown University Pivot Program Cohort 6 Fellow, and the co-founder of Growing Pain Solutions (GPS)—a nonprofit organization empowering returning citizens through education, advocacy, and health equity.

As a co-facilitator of the Unlock The Box DC coalition, Herbert works to end solitary confinement and advance policies that promote human dignity within the justice system. He has also been a strong supporter and advocate alongside Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on HR 3012, the Improving Reentry for District of Columbia Residents in the Bureau of Prisons Act, which seeks to keep DC residents in facilities closer to home, expand access to education, and strengthen family connections during incarceration.

Having personally experienced incarceration, Herbert brings lived expertise to every space he enters—transforming his story into a source of strength, leadership, and community connection. He holds a Mental Health First Aid Certification and is a graduate of the DC Justice Lab Policy Training Academy, where he honed his skills in policy development and legislative advocacy.

Herbert’s work centers on building inclusive, resilient communities rooted in empathy, accountability, and collective empowerment—ensuring that everyone has the opportunity not just to return home, but to truly thrive.

Keith is the Co-Founder of Growing Pain Solutions. He is a full-time worker, student, and facilitator with AVP-DC. 

With a commitment to healing, growth, and transformative justice, Keith merges conflict transformational tools, trauma-informed care, and lived experience to create spaces where trust and healing can flourish. 

His journey reflects a deep dedication to empowering returning citizens and system-impacted individuals throughout Washington, DC.

Known for his facilitation style rooted in kindness, empathy, and transformative justice, Keith embodies the belief that healing and growth are collective powers-and that every individual deserves the opportunity to succeed.