My Way Out

We are delighted to introduce Dr. Nadiyah Johnson as the newest member of our My Way Out Board of Directors as Vice President of Operations.
Dr. Nadiyah Johnson is the founder of the Milky Way Tech Hub, a social impact initiative committed to making Milwaukee a national model for inclusive tech ecosystems. Through education, entrepreneurship, and community-building, the Hub uplifts underrepresented communities and drives meaningful change

Beyond her leadership at Milky Way Tech Hub, Nadiyah is the founder of Jet Constellations, a software company, and serves as a professor of computer science at Marquette University, where she earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. Her groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence has earned global recognition, and she has been honored by outlets such as Essence, the Milwaukee Business Journal, and Milwaukee Magazine.

Nadiyah has been an active partner and contributor since the inception of My Way Out, lending her valuable insights, innovative ideas, and unwavering support to our mission. We are thrilled to officially welcome her as our newest team member, confident that her dynamic blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community focus will propel My Way Out to new heights.

Outside the tech world, Nadiyah is a passionate artist and avid chess enthusiast.

Please join us in celebrating Nadiyah’s new role with My Way Out!

🌟 April is officially proclaimed Second Chance Month in Wisconsin🌟

A sincere thank you to Governor Tony Evers for recognizing the importance of second chances and supporting the safe, successful reentry of justice-involved individuals across our state.

At My Way Out, this month holds deep meaning. Every day, we stand alongside individuals working to rebuild their lives after incarceration, offering reentry support, housing assistance, workforce development, and peer mentorship. We believe that with the right support, justice-impacted individuals can and do transform their lives and communities.

As Governor Evers’ proclamation reminds us:
“Wisconsinites deserve to be treated with dignity and respect... extending second chances strengthens our economy, workforce, and public safety.”

We couldn’t agree more. The path to redemption is not only possible — it's essential. Let’s continue investing in people, restoring hope, and creating opportunities where they are most needed.

📣 Join us this Second Chance Month as we reaffirm our commitment to second chances, equity, and meaningful justice reform.

We extend our gratitude to our partners, David Scurlock and Dr.Nadiyah Johnson from Milky Way Tech Hub for joining us during Week 4 of our Building a Path to Success workshop at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center. Together, we explored the future of technology in the workforce and provided our students with hands-on experience using Virtual Reality Simulations.

Appleton! Tomorrow will be our last showing of our short video, “Mistakes Do Not Define Who you Are.” We would love for you to attend and share your perspective on reentry. Your perspective and experiences would be valuable additions to our discussions. We hope to raise awareness and unify our community to support our returning citizens in their reentry journey. Following the video screening we will have facilitated discussion, and we will share reentry-based resources and volunteer opportunities.
Register for free here: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/mistakesdonotdefine/
We hope to see you there!