David Garlock

"David is a wonderful, caring human who diligently works to changing the narrative of incarceration.
He joyously works with students and challenges them to look at a different perspective of what they’ve already been taught."

"David is thoughtful and thorough in all that he does. He works well with others and is a great team member."

"I have seen David present for 10 years. He is an excellent public speaker and I enthusiastically endorse him as a presenter. I have also worked with him on multipe coalitions and I find his lived-experience and insight to be invaluable in the criminal justice space. "

"David is a consummate leader in community and cultural development. He executes well honed listening skills followed by engaging and interactive questions of relevance for group processing and solutions. Also a seasoned and engaging speaker."

"David Garlock is a passionate and dedicated advocate for prison re-entry and criminal justice reform, tirelessly working to create pathways for individuals to reintegrate into society successfully. His unwavering commitment to social justice and his deep - and first-hand - understanding of the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals make him a powerful voice for change. Through his efforts, David inspires hope and fosters a more equitable justice system for all."

"I got to know David when we facilitated a support group for returning citizens. I found David to be earnest, caring, uplifting. His example and encouragement helped those returning citizens to imagine and work toward a productive and sustainable future. "

"David is a individual that I look up to very smart kind and generous "

"David has a wealth of knowledge to share based on his lived experience that he has made meaning of and shares with others!"

"Not sure what’s this for but I got you brother"

"I've worked closely with David for several years in what began in a vocational and volunteer capacity on behalf of a national civil rights organization for which I serve as chair of the board and president of its cooperating foundation. Our shared work in advocacy has segued into friendship based on mutual admiration and respect. We continue to have a collegial relationship and in this capacity I find David to be honest, trustworthy, loyal, and dedicated in all respects."

"David is a phenomenal speaker, sharing his lived experiences as an incarcerated victim, and a reentry success story. His explanation on the workings of the system, the way in which it functions and changes a person is incredible. "

"I have know David for several years , he has always conducted himself himself with professionalism.
David’s words of encouragement, professionalism and his mannerism has touched the lives of so many ."

"David Garlock is an inspirational speaker and gifted story teller. Having hard circumstances early on in life, he has triumphed through them and become an upstanding citizen. Looking forward to reading his memoir soon!"

"David Garlock is only 1 of 3 people I would endorse "

"David Garlock is one of the most inspirational people I have ever had on my podcast. His story is so rare in our political climate. He has been through the worst a person can imagine, from truly horrific trauma as a child to his years in prison, David exemplifies compassion, forgiveness, and grace in a way that is rare to find anywhere in our community. Those that are fortunate enough to hear David speak will be forced to grapple with the reality of our legal system, the cruelty it fosters, and if the way we treat those that have harmed others is justifiable. "

"David is a hard worker with a great personality."

"David Garlock brings something rare to the work he does: lived experience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to people who are rebuilding their lives. His message is not theoretical, it is real, earned, and deeply human. David has the ability to meet people exactly where they are while still challenging them to see what is possible. I have seen firsthand the impact he has on individuals and rooms alike. If you are looking for someone who speaks truth, inspires change, and leads with humility, David is the real deal."