A proud native of Baltimore, MD. Rashad earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Morgan State University. Rashad is a past Fellow of Campaign of Black Male Achievement, BMe Vanguard Fellow, Center for Urban Families – Practitioner Leadership Institute Fellow, Annie E. Casey Foundation - Young Emerging Leader Fellow and a graduate of Johns Hopkins University’s Bunting Neighborhood Leadership Fellow Program. Rashad serves as a board member for several organizations including, My Brother’s Keeper Baltimore, Art With A Heart, Play On Purpose Inc., and YouthTruth Survey Advisory Board. Rashad is also a second-generation art collector and curator, and Co -Founder of More Than A Shop, a cohort of barbershops and beauty salons across Baltimore, who works collaborative with agencies, institutions, and thought leaders in providing resources, information, and supports to communities through participating shops to help foster safe and healthier neighborhoods. Rashad proudly served as a U.S. Congressional Page and intern under Congressman Elijah Cumming and was a former Baltimore City Youth Commissioner. Rashad has worked for several organizations and held various positions at Family League of Baltimore, Higher Achievement, Elev8 Baltimore, AmeriCorps and most recently served as the sole Youth Engagement Specialist for Baltimore City Public School. Rashad Staton now serves as the newly appointed Executive Director of Community Law In Action (CLIA). He has also presented professional workshops nationally addressing topics on youth engagement, social justice, equity and inclusion, civic engagement, and education at various speaking engagement. Dedicated to service; Rashad is the founder of Catalyst of Change Enterprise, LLC a consultant company working to advance youth and community development and engagement. Rashad has received several awards and honors, including Fearless Hero, Community Star Award presented by Muhammad Mosque #6, Alumni of the Year Award presented by Morgan State University, and the Community Law in Action (CLIA’s) “Inspiring Voices Award”. Rashad is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Black Professional Men Inc., and 100 Black Men of America. As a self-proclaimed “Catalyst of Change”, Rashad centers himself in being a public servant who provides strategic planning and development spaces and opportunities for youth and young adults through an asset and strength-based lens, ultimately changing the narrative and perception from of deficit framing to positive outlooks and outcomes.