Kevin LaChapelle served as a police officer specializing in gang prevention and intervention strategies. Mr. LaChapelle has been the recipient for many awards for his leadership within communities and is known for his innovative and strategic approach to intervention techniques. Mr. LaChapelle is called upon by communities in the United States as well as other countries to assist in addressing community violence and criminal activity involving young people utilizing proven effective programs and strategies. Mr. LaChapelle has proven expertize in juvenile delinquency prevention, gang intervention, and mentoring. Mr. LaChapelle comes from a very diverse family which allows him to understand many cultural issues.

Mr. LaChapelle conducts workshops on a variety of topics throughout the U.S. and other countries. He is knowledgeable and always incorporates strategy and innovation in his curriculum. He has authored two books, Please God, Don't Let My Badge Tarnish, and PowerMentor: The Art of Mentoring. LaChapelle most recently has led workshops on The Gift of ADHD: An Innovative Approach.

Mr. LaChapelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior, a Master's Degree in Public Administration, and is currently seeking his Doctor of Education in Leadership.

Mr. LaChapelle serves as a college adjunct instructor. In addition, he serves on various boards including non-profit organizations and is President of the Governing Board for Promise Charter School in San Diego. He leads team building excursions such as river raft trips, rappelling and humanitarian relief projects to be used as a catalyst in developing leaders and mentors to be effective in what he has termed, powermentoring.

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