Male Faces

As founder and President of Positive Image, Austin's ideas incorporate grassroots efforts to reach members of the community affected by health disparities. Austin is an established professional African American dedicated to mentoring and lending his talents and road map to success to inner city youth.  Having experienced the hard knocks of growing up in the inner city of East Chicago, he has unique insights and experiences that he has used to develop a powerful and tested curriculum, laser focused on current issues facing our youth today.  In 2007, Austin began working with other community agencies and churches such as The Stair Step Foundation, Emerge Incorporated (Pilsbury United Communities) New Salem Missionary Baptist Church and various other community agencies. 

Austin is a graduate of Moorehead State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He is proud father of two girls, Alisa and Terran.  He is also a member of the Black MBA since 2007.