Abdi “Lalee” Awad Muslim-Somali Immigrant. MS in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Southern Maine (USM). Now looking to apply for his Ph.D. program or maybe a second Master’s degree in Restorative Practices. Nationally Certified Yoga Instructor in Traditional Vinyasa and Holistic Yoga Flow, Graduate Assistant, Two-time Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Fellow (2021-2022 & 2022-2023), Senior Justice Scholar with Opportunity Scholars, 2023 UCLA Dream Fellow, Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer, Mentor/Peer supporter, Restorative Practice Steering Committee member at the Maine State Prison, Restorative Practice/Justice believer and consultant, Social/Immigrant Justice Advocate, and Presenter: a firm believer that education is the greatest equalizer in our society; Maine State Prison Imam.