Beto is a teacher and community organizer at The Insight Alliance, a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR. He’s also an activist with over 20 years of lived experience in the criminal justice system. Having spent the majority of his youth incarcerated, Beto is passionate about breaking the school to prison pipeline and creating support systems to help people to escape the cycle of recidivism. His unique experience and expertise has brought an important perspective to The Insight Alliance that resonates with the diverse communities the organization serves.