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Trust & Transparency

Writer: Keisha Lanell Merchant
Keisha Lanell Merchant
Oct 16
2 min read

Trust & Transparency

"Unity is OUR Identity, and We Help People."

At UMOJI, transparency, community stewardship, and accountability are central to everything we do. We believe our community members, partners, and supporters deserve complete clarity regarding our organizational structure, compliance, and leadership.

Organizational Overview & Registration

  • Entity Name: Umoji The Global Co / Umoji Founders Legacy Trust

  • Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Section Registration: #67294

  • Mailing Address: 525 2nd Ave, Suite 1082, Albany, OR 97321

  • Administrative Office: (503) 479-5493

  • Administrative Email: umojienergy@gmail.com

  • 24/7 AI Reentry & Resource Desk: 1-509-905-9025

Executive Leadership & Governance

Our programs and strategic initiatives are directed by our executive officers and board in collaboration with community trustees:

  • Zhivago "Doc" Rhodes — Founder President, Umoji

  • Alexander Walton — Co-Founder Vice President to the President

  • Jeroldine Kaiser — Founder, CFO, Treasurer, & Co-President

  • Xaveira Rhodes — Co-Founder Vice President to Co-President Jeroldine Kaiser

  • Dr. Coach Kay Merchant — Co-Founder & Lead Trustee, Umoji Founders Legacy Trust

  • Quay Rhodes — Co-Founder, Executive Assistant & Executive Lead, Young Adult Program 18-25

  • Dr. Sandy Tsuneyoshi — Co-Founder Voting Board Member (Wellness & Compliance) Retired License Psychologist

Advisory Council 

  • Jude Okeke — AI Developer Partnership Program Director

  • Dr. John Oda –Wellness Practitioner Partnership Program Director, Neuroscience. About Dr. John Oda, A Celebrity Talent International https://share.google/aYgz2aqjPDGIJd7QC

Scope of Service & Operational Disclaimer

UMOJI operates as a comprehensive re-entry community resource navigation and empowerment platform. To ensure safe, responsible service delivery, we uphold the following operational policies:

  1. Re-entry Adult & Family Focus: UMOJI programs do not work directly with unsupervised minors under 18 years of age. We function as a support, educational, and resource navigation system for re-entry parents, adult caregivers, and community institutions.

  2. Resource Navigation & Re-entry Support: Content, guides, routines, and AI desk responses provided by UMOJI are for educational, peer navigation, and community support purposes only. They do not constitute formal legal representation, medical diagnosis, or clinical mental health therapy. Individuals in need of specialized legal or emergency healthcare are connected with certified partner institutions and public providers.

  3. Program Projections: Initiatives marked as "Planned", "Pilot", or "Vision" (including future regional housing hubs) reflect forward-looking community development projections and are actively in funding and logistical development stages.

Financial Stewardship & Partner Verification

We are committed to integrity in all reporting.

  • State of Oregon Verification: You can verify our active registry status through the Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Section using Registration Number #67294.

  • Annual Reports & Inquiries: Official tax filings, financial statements, and partnership non-disclosure agreements are managed by our executive administrative office. For official inquiries or institutional verification, please contact umojienergy@gmail.com


 
 
 

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Target Population Statistics: Global Incarceration and Community Supervision Globally, the scale of incarceration is substantial, with approximately 11.5 million individuals imprisoned, a majority of whom are men. A significant challenge exists in prison overcrowding, as around 120 countries report occupancy rates exceeding their prison system capacity. Pre-trial detention further exacerbates this issue, with roughly one-third of the global prison population being presumed innocent yet confined. In the United States, and specifically within Oregon, a considerable number of individuals are under community supervision and reintegrating into society. At the close of 2022, an estimated 3,668,800 adults were under community supervision, encompassing probation or parole. Oregon releases approximately 143,640 men and 45,181 women from its prisons and jails annually. Wrongful Convictions: Adding to these challenges is the significant issue of wrongful convictions. While precise global figures are difficult to obtain, studies in the United States indicate that a disturbing number of individuals are imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. This can be due to factors such as: Eyewitness misidentification False confessions Flawed forensic science Police or prosecutorial misconduct Racial bias These wrongful convictions represent a profound miscarriage of justice and further underscore the systemic problems within the legal system. These statistics collectively define a target population characterized by: A large global population is affected by incarceration. Significant challenges related to prison overcrowding and pre-trial detention. A substantial number of individuals are transitioning from incarceration to community supervision, as evidenced by national and state-level data. Individuals impacted by wrongful convictions highlight systemic flaws and injustices. This data underscores the need for effective strategies focused on rehabilitation, reintegration, addressing systemic issues within the justice system, and, importantly, working to rectify and prevent wrongful convictions. This is a critical aspect of ensuring justice and aligns with a mission focused on fairness and equity.

UMOJI PO BOX 1082 ALBANY OR 97321 UMOJI RE-ENTRY HELP DESK 1-509-905-9025

Verification of UMOJI's Compliance and Integrity To all stakeholders seeking assurance of UMOJI's unwavering commitment to ethical practices and accountability, this statement affirms our adherence to the regulations established by the Oregon Department of Justice .UMOJI is duly registered with the Office of the Oregon Department of Justice under the Charitable Trust and Corporation Act. Our registration number is 67294. This registration confirms that UMOJI has met all requisite standards and diligently fulfills its ongoing obligations, including the submission of all necessary reports. We maintain the highest standards of transparency and accountability in our operations. This registration with the Oregon Department of Justice demonstrates our proactive commitment to upholding these principles and ensuring full regulatory compliance. Stakeholders can confidently rely on UMOJI's operations, knowing that we conduct our affairs with the utmost dedication to legal and ethical conduct.

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