David R. Carrillo

David R. Carrillo, MBA, is an author, educator, speaker, and consultant whose life

journey embodies transformation and resilience. As a teenager, he faced a prison

sentence of life without the possibility of parole. He spent over 30 years in prison before

receiving clemency. While incarcerated, he earned multiple degrees—including an

MBA—and made history as the first currently incarcerated person in the U.S. hired by a

university to teach college courses. Today, David is the founder of David R. Carrillo

Consulting, LLC, where he provides expert insight on prison culture, plea bargaining,

and higher education in corrections. His memoir shares a raw and inspiring account of

redemption, purpose, and the power of intentional change.