The Insight Alliance

.brinson ‘Bo’ first connected with The Insight Alliance while incarcerated at Columbia River Correctional Facility in 2018–19, where he took part in Insight to Wellbeing.
Even then, there was something about him - a genuine openness, curiosity, and willingness to look at life differently.
After his release in 2019, Bo returned as a peer mentor, supporting others on a similar path with the same generosity and insight that shaped his own journey.
It’s been a joy to watch him grow into the leader he is today.
“Insight to Wellbeing was a catalyst for my recovery. It helped me unlearn a lot of what I’d picked up over the years - and see that my thoughts pass like the weather. That understanding is invaluable.”
— Bo Brinson
Today, Bo serves as the Executive Director of .recovers, working across communities, service providers, and policymakers to strengthen recovery support across the state.
He’s also a devoted husband to his wife, , and a proud father to their son, Jaydon.
His journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen when people are given the space, understanding, and support to see their lives in a new way.
So grateful to have him as part of this community - as a friend, colleague, and collaborator. ❤️

Santy and I were grateful for the opportunity to speak at the SPARK Youth Wellbeing & Resilience Summit in Florida.�
Being part of a panel on the next generation of wellbeing and resilience was powerful. The conversation brought together voices from across systems of care - mental health, human trafficking response, rehabilitation, and criminal justice - all focused on how we can better support young people.�
I shared some reflections on the school-to-prison pipeline - and how, in many ways, it can also be an education-to-prison pipeline. The cultural lessons young people absorb in school shape how they see themselves, their potential, and how they navigate life. If we want different outcomes, we have to be willing to rethink the systems and assumptions behind them.�
That’s why the work happening through , , and The Insight Alliance - along with many others in this space - is so exciting. Together we are creating spaces where young people can reconnect with their innate resilience and understanding, working upstream in prevention while still supporting those who need intervention.

It was also great to reconnect and collaborate with the Rebels for Peace crew and so many others committed to youth wellbeing. The energy, ideas, and creativity made the experience even richer.

Feeling inspired by the people doing this work and the possibility of systems that truly uplift the next generation.
— Beto Contreras.

The Insight Alliance is proud to stand alongside our longtime community partner The Spark Initiative, at their National Wellbeing & Resilience Summit!

Huge shoutout to Santy Sanchez and Beto Contreras for bringing their voices, lived experience, and leadership to these powerful panels - and we’re honored to share the space with the incredible people doing this work.

This is how systems of care become more human, more responsive, and more rooted in real wellbeing.❤️

For more details see post below.

At the National Wellbeing & Resilience Summit, we’re diving deep into how our systems of care can move beyond survival and into true, sustainable wellbeing.

Enhancing Systems of Care: The Essential Role of Well-Being and Resilience
Moderated by Rob Cook, this powerful panel features Santy Sanchez, Zaria Jean-Baptiste, Mavis Karn, and Jena Travise. Together, they’ll explore a strengths-based shift in how we support wellbeing across mental health, justice, veterans’ services, and foster care—spotlighting the innate resilience already present within individuals and systems, and how amplifying those assets can create meaningful change.

Igniting Hope: The Next Generation of Well-Being and Resilience in Systems of Care
Moderated by Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, MBA, this dynamic conversation brings together Beto Contreras, Nicole Wilson, Emily Johnson, and Chad Hudson—professionals and young voices with lived experience navigating care systems. Through real stories and practical solutions, this panel will challenge systems to become more proactive, empathetic, and empowering for those they serve.

These conversations are bold, honest, and essential for anyone committed to building systems that truly uplift and empower.

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