It was an honor to meet some of the great people who are involved in GOGI during my visit last week to Los Angeles.  All the participants could not have been nicer to me.  I learned so much from all of you too.  I send a special thanks to Coach Taylor.  You are such an inspiration to all of us!

If you are a woman is who staying at the GOGI campus at Lynwood, I want you to know that I will never forget any of you.  You touched my heart with your words, your smiles and your wisdom.  You are very strong, intelligent, beautiful women.  You WILL be at “the top of your game,” building community and enjoying your lives. I smile now when I think of your skits that you presented last Saturday.  Each of you actualized Coach Taylor’s concept of resolving problems and making positive decisions. Congratulations to each of you!!

If you are a coach, I would like to extend a personal thanks for all the good work you do for the community.  As you train to become great leaders in your profession, you also realize the importance of asking great questions and listening to each other for answers. Remind yourself that you need to take time for YOU so that you can be refreshed and” at the top of your game” for those you counsel.  I send a special thank you to Dr. Moore.  Your leadership will provide those coaches with valued expertise!

If you are member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, I want to thank you all for the wonderful reception you gave me when I spoke to you on Friday, May 23rd.  It was clear that you understood and appreciated the work of Coach Taylor. You shared such amazingly positive stories of how GOGI can be incorporated into the Department. I look forward to working with all of you in the future.

Dr. Kimora - John Jay College of Criminal Justice - New York, NY 10019  kimora@jjay.cuny.edu