Meet Our Team

DeLonne Escoffery is a proud Arizona native whose life embodies resilience, redemption, and leadership. Growing up during the height of the crack epidemic, he faced adversity early on, including the loss of his father at age five and the challenges of being raised by a single mother. Like many young men in his community, he became entangled with the criminal justice system at a young age, yet what could have ended his story instead became the foundation for transformation. During his incarceration, DeLonne embraced faith, accountability, and service. At the Stiner Unit in 2015, he helped expand Christian services from zero to more than 125 men weekly and developed two original courses: No Excuses: Inside & Out and Financial Accountability: Creating Wealth from Scratch, which equipped over 350 men with tools for growth and financial literacy. His leadership inspired hope for countless others and reshaped the trajectory of his own life. Since his release in 2021, DeLonne has become a mentor, speaker, and entrepreneur, working with organizations such as Saint Mary’s Food Bank, Our Black Father’s Committee, and the Arizona Burn Foundation. He also co-founded and serves as Executive Director of The Growth Spot Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to agriculture, environmental stewardship, and entrepreneurship. Today, as President of the Board of Directors for Prison2Praise Ministries, DeLonne draws on his lived experience and entrepreneurial vision to champion faith-driven rehabilitation, advocate for systemic change, and help restore underserved communities into thriving centers of hope. He resides in the Valley with his son, DeShawn, and his fiancée, Yolette.

Apostle Anthony Holt, originally from Detroit, Michigan, has devoted more than five decades to public service, ministry, and the pursuit of justice. Inspired early in life by the leadership of former NAACP National President Benjamin Hooks, he embraced a belief that every person deserves dignity, equity, and a voice. This conviction shaped both his spiritual journey and his civic leadership, positioning him as a beacon of change in every community he has touched. With over 40 years in ministry, Apostle Holt has served faithfully as pastor, administrator, and overseer (bishop) of multiple churches across Michigan and Arizona. His commitment to justice is equally profound. He is the former President of the Arizona State Conference NAACP as well as the former President of the West Valley NAACP. He currently serves as the Presiding Prelate of Truth Be Told Everlasting Words World Ministries, the First Ecclesiastical Assistant with Faith Hope and Love Ministries, Inc., and a dedicated member of Duet’s Executive Board of Directors. In addition, he is one of Arizona’s Lead State Ambassadors for the White House Prayer Initiative. Across each of these roles, his mission remains consistent: to confront injustice wherever it is found, to uplift the oppressed, and to advance the work God has ordained “for such a time as this.” Apostle Holt’s influence extends far beyond titles. His leadership is marked by integrity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of equality. Whether advocating for fairness, mentoring leaders, strengthening families, or standing with those whose voices have been ignored, he models what it means to lead with both courage and humility. His journey reflects a deep commitment to community empowerment, demonstrating that collective action and spiritual conviction can create a more just and hopeful society. Honored and respected by peers and community members alike, Apostle Holt has left a lasting imprint on every place he has served. His life’s work embodies resilience, empathy, and unwavering devotion to God’s people. He continues to preach and teach the Gospel with passion, serving as an instrument of healing, truth, and transformation. Apostle Holt is joyfully married to his beloved wife, Brenda Holt, of 26 years, and together they share the blessings of three daughters, a son through adoption, and three cherished grandchildren. His legacy, rooted in faith, justice, and love, continues to inspire generations to rise, serve, and pursue the heart of God.

Katherine Gray is a seasoned accountant, nonprofit leader, and consultant with more than 25 years of experience in reentry, restorative justice, and prison reform. Her career has been marked by a steady commitment to advancing equity, strengthening communities, and ensuring that justice-impacted individuals and families have the resources and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives. Katherine currently serves as Director of Finance for the Phoenix Indian Center, the nation’s oldest urban American Indian nonprofit of its kind (established 1947), where she provides fiscal leadership, accountability, and sustainability for programs that touch thousands of lives each year. Alongside this role, she operates her own consulting practice, guiding both nonprofit and for-profit organizations in building sound financial systems, strengthening governance, and maximizing impact. Her leadership extends well beyond financial management. Katherine has served on numerous boards and executive committees for Native, youth, and community-based organizations, where she has helped shape policies and programs focused on education, restorative justice, and family empowerment. With decades of experience in the reentry and prison reform space, she has worked directly with justice-involved populations, designing strategies that promote accountability while centering dignity and hope. Katherine’s heart for service is rooted in her belief that every individual deserves the chance to rise above their past and contribute meaningfully to their community. She embodies the mission of Prison2Praise Ministries by bringing both her professional expertise and her personal conviction that true restoration is possible through strong leadership, compassion, and community collaboration.

Rhoshawndra L. Carnes is a proven leader with a lifelong commitment to service, community engagement, and advancing equity. She made history at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) as the first Black woman elected Student Government President, and has carried that same trailblazing spirit into every chapter of her career. Her professional journey spans roles with Xerox, Honeywell, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security, as well as leadership in higher education, where she helped launch the Student Affairs division at Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix campus. She also earned a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and served as the first Director of Family Services at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church/Foundation, Inc., creating transformative programs for families and communities. Currently a Community Development Consultant at Arizona Public Service (APS), Rhoshawndra chairs the African American Network for Diversity & Inclusion (AANDI) and continues to lead in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she has held multiple regional and chapter-level leadership roles. She also serves on boards and councils including the HeroZona Foundation, AZ Common Ground, and the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research (CHCR). She lives by the words of Erma Bombeck: “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I will not have a single bit of talent left, and can say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’”

Dr. Elan Felders is a seasoned minister, warrior, and educator with a lifelong commitment to spiritual healing and empowerment. Ordained in Healing and Deliverance by the late Gene Moody, she has dedicated her life to proclaiming the saving power of Jesus Christ and equipping the body of Christ for freedom and victory. A proud trailblazer, Dr. Felders was the first of her parents’ children to graduate from college, a testimony to God’s grace and her perseverance. Her academic journey reflects both excellence and endurance. With God’s help, she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Ball State University, both an MBA and an MPA from Keller Graduate School, and a Ph.D. in Professional Leadership in Ministry from Ishiah University. These achievements are not only professional milestones but also spiritual markers of God’s faithfulness in her life. Beyond education, Dr. Felders’ ministry has taken her across the nation and around the world, where she has taught and trained others in the power of spiritual healing and deliverance. Her mission is clear: to see lives set free, minds renewed, and hearts restored by the Word of God. Guided by her life assignment in Luke 4:18, she lives to proclaim good news to the poor, freedom to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and release for the oppressed. Her greatest testimony is not found in titles or degrees but in her identity as a born-again Christian, a child of the Most High God, and a living witness to the life-saving power of Jesus Christ. Every step of her journey bears witness to God’s grace, redemption, and purpose. Dr. Felders lives by a motto inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt: “Do the thing you think you cannot do.” This declaration reflects her faith-driven courage to walk in uncharted territory, embrace her calling, and empower others to rise above fear and limitation into their God-given destiny.

Randy Kinsel is a dedicated board member of Prison 2 Praise Ministries whose life’s work reflects a deep commitment to equipping and empowering underprivileged and at-risk youth worldwide. His journey of service began after completing Bible school in July 2000, when he stepped directly into mentoring and supporting young people with compassion and faith. Randy’s entrepreneurial path began in 1990 with the launch of his first business. With a strong background in sales and leadership, he went on to found several distribution companies while living in Texas. In 2000, his calling shifted toward youth work when he relocated to Mesa, Arizona, and served as a House Parent at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, living with and mentoring ten remarkable young men. This experience ignited his passion for serving at-risk youth and led him to manage a group home for adjudicated dependent youth; a challenging role that reinforced his conviction that families must be preserved and strengthened. That conviction gave birth to Red Mountain Behavioral Health Services, where Randy served as Managing Member and Director from 2002 to 2024, supporting Arizona youth with excellence for over two decades. Randy has also provided strategic leadership on multiple boards. From 2006 to 2023, he served as a founding board member of The World Outreach Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping expand the ministry’s reach to more than 40 nations. In 2018, he joined the Phoenix Suns Charities Board, where he managed community service projects and initiated a Native American scholarship fund that opened new opportunities for many Native American youth. Today, he also serves as President of the BioPact Ventures Board of Directors, where he helps guide fundraising and oversees ongoing research and development projects in the biotech sector. Beyond his professional and ministry commitments, Randy treasures family life with his wife of 40 years, Robin. Together, they enjoy spending time with their children and five grandchildren, traveling, hiking, and exploring new cultures. Everywhere they go, they share their story of God’s grace, living as examples of faith, family, and perseverance.

Theresa Harper is a seasoned public servant and legal professional with nearly 25 years of experience dedicated to advancing justice, accountability, and community transformation. She currently serves as a Management Assistant II with the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department, where she provides strategic administrative support, legal research, and executive coordination. In this capacity, she partners closely with city leadership and acts as a key liaison to the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and City Manager. Her extensive background in oversight and transparency includes a prior role as a Senior Monitor with the Office of Accountability & Transparency. There, she collaborated with the City Attorney’s Office, the Phoenix Police Department, and the City Manager’s Office to present findings on high-profile oversight cases, strengthening public trust through a steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical governance. Complementing her administrative and oversight roles, Theresa also serves as a Judge Pro Tem in the Maricopa County Justice Courts. She presides over civil and criminal matters, including eviction proceedings and protective-order hearings, and is widely respected for bringing compassion, fairness, and a principled, restorative perspective to the bench. Theresa holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice & Criminology and earned her Juris Doctor from Arizona State University. She maintains active law licenses in New Mexico and Alabama. Guided by a profound belief that justice must be both principled and restorative, Theresa’s distinguished career and personal philosophy align seamlessly with the mission of Prison2Praise Ministries to honor victims, promote accountability, and help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Pastor Drew Anderson is a visionary leader whose journey from the football field to the pulpit is a testament to God's transformative power. Born in Chicago and raised in a single-parent home, Pastor Drew's early life instilled in him a profound resilience that would define his path. After graduating with a degree in Speech Communications, he channeled his discipline and drive into a successful nine-year career as a professional athlete, playing for the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and Colorado Crush (Arena Football). Even during his athletic tenure, his heart for mentorship was evident as he dedicated time to guiding youth. Following his retirement from professional football, he continued this calling by coaching and mentoring high school and middle school students. A pivotal return to Phoenix in 2009 marked a divine redirection. Under the mentorship of Pastor Reginald Steele at Kingdom in the Valley, he was powerfully reunited with God, answered the call to ministry in 2010, and married his wife, Kenya. Together, they are the proud parents of six children. In August 2017, Pastor Drew and Kenya obediently founded Legacy Christian Center. Fueled by faith and a passion for empowering others, he now leverages his unique life experiences, from the challenges of his upbringing to the triumphs and trials of professional sports, to deliver a message of hope, purpose, and unwavering faith. Under his leadership, Legacy Christian Center has become a dynamic force, touching and changing countless lives across the Phoenix community.

Frantz Beasley is the Founder and Executive Director of Prison 2 Praise Ministries. His journey of redemption began while serving time in prison, when the aftermath of the September 11th attacks sparked a profound spiritual awakening. That moment of reckoning reshaped not only his relationship with God but also his recognition of the pain his past had caused others. It birthed in him a sacred conviction: true restoration requires accountability, remorse, and a life lived in service to victims and survivors of crime. From that calling, Frantz has dedicated his life to building a restorative movement where victims are remembered, their voices prioritized, and their pain never erased. Today he is a nationally recognized advocate for missing and murdered women of color and a leading voice in the fight against human trafficking. In 2010, he co-founded AZ Common Ground, supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration. In 2019, he launched Respect Our Daughters, a survivor-centered nonprofit providing trauma-informed support for women who have endured sex trafficking. He also founded the Makarios Youth Prevention Project, which mentors young people of color and equips them to avoid early justice involvement. Frantz’s advocacy has carried him across the nation. In 2022, he completed a 4,100-mile walk across the United States to raise awareness about the trafficking and exploitation of women of color. This was followed by a 500-mile walk in 2023 leading up to the Super Bowl and an awareness walk in Alaska, spotlighting the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Native communities. His leadership extends locally as well, serving on the African American Advisory Councils for both the Phoenix Mayor and the Chief of Police, where he advocates for public safety reforms that elevate victims’ voices and advance restorative justice. Prison 2 Praise Ministries is not built on theory; it is built on lived experience, personal accountability, and a relentless desire to make things right. Every program, every decision, and every message reflects Frantz’s unwavering commitment: to honor those who have been harmed, and to ensure those who have caused harm never forget their responsibility to restore.