Spoken Word Performer, Returning Artist Guild
Michael Powell, poet, musician, writer, and actor, is the Director of Outreach and New Initiatives for Healing Broken Circles. His passion for self-discovery and change has inspired him to work in collaboration with organizations such as The Columbus foundation, Think Make Live Youth, and The Ohio Prison Arts Connection in hopes of continuing to strengthen the voices of people effected by the justice system as well as those effected in marginalized communities. Through his work with HBC in Columbus, Michael has shared his experiences and lessons from prison and reentry to help others transitioning back to society in Franklin County.