Welcome NW Reception Center Team
The Comeback
Institutional
Leadership Academy
[Institutional Curriculum Designed for Incarcerated Men]
Resilience Defined by Action
A structured institutional program built on discipline, accountability, and transformation — equipping incarcerated individuals at Northwest Florida Reception Center for lasting reentry success.
5
Tier Levels
12+
Curriculum Tracks
80
Enrolled Participants
100+
Courses Available
M.J. Evans
Founder & Executive Director of The Comeback Institutional Leadership Academy
Program Architect- • Founder, The Comeback Initiative Network LLC
- • National Director of Operations, A & Associates
- • National Director of Insurance Operations, A&A Insurance Services
- • CEO & Executive Producer, The Comeback Initiative Network Media Group
- • Central Florida City Manager, Kings & Priest
M.J. Evans turned his pain into purpose. With twenty-one years of lived experience within the Florida Department of Corrections, M.J. understands incarceration from the inside out. Rather than remain defined by his past, he transformed his confinement into the foundation for creating sustainable change—architecting the Comeback Initiative Network Blueprint as a bridge between institutional structure and real-world transformation.
Vision: Expanding Kings & Priest Throughout Florida & Beyond
Kings & Priest Mentorship — Florida Expansion
M.J. Evans and Dr. Robert J. Watkins share a unified vision to expand the Kings & Priest mentorship curriculum throughout Florida's correctional institutions — building men of discipline, identity, and purpose from the inside out.
National Vision
Kings & Priest is not a reentry program — it is a mentorship movement. It develops mindset, accountability, discipline, and financial readiness, equipping men to lead, build, and sustain success long after they walk out.
Key Qualifications
- Twenty One Years Florida Department of Corrections Experience
- Institutional Program Leadership and Curriculum Development
- Founder, The Comeback Initiative Network LLC
- National Director of Operations, A & Associates
- National Director of Insurance Operations, A&A Insurance Services
- Workforce Development and Employment Pipeline Architect
- Mentorship Program Leadership & Development
- Kings & Priest Mentorship Integration Partner
- Reentry Transformation and Character Development Mentor
Institutional Partnership
Key Visionary
Sherry Calloway
Assistant Warden – Programs
Northwest Florida Reception Center · Florida Department of Corrections
Sherry Calloway serves as Assistant Warden for Programs at the Northwest Florida Reception Center. Her institutional leadership and commitment to rehabilitation programming has been instrumental in advancing the collaborative initiatives that make the Comeback Institutional Leadership Academy possible inside the facility.
Impact Tracker
A real-time view of the Academy's scale, reach, and momentum — measuring transformation one life at a time.
Enrolled Participants
Active men engaged in structured programming
Curriculum Tracks
Covering leadership, trades, faith & workforce skills
Hours of Mentorship
Delivered through structured one-on-one mentorship sessions
Tier Advancement Levels
From Foundation to Legacy — measurable milestone progression
Courses Available
Accessible across all five tiers of the program
Volunteer Team Members
Dedicated leaders, coaches & community advocates
Figures reflect current program enrollment, curriculum development, and volunteer engagement as of 2025–2026.
Academic Foundation
Core Program Pillars
Structured Curriculum
Twelve academic tracks covering leadership, workforce development, faith foundations, and vocational skills.
Mentorship Program
Guided one-on-one mentorship through the Kings & Priest certification track.
Five-Tier Advancement
Progress through Foundation, Growth, Leadership, Mentor Track, and Legacy tiers with measurable milestones.
Institutional Partnership
Formally partnered with Northwest Florida Reception Center and the Florida Department of Corrections.
Advancement System
Five-Tier Academic Progression
Participants advance through a structured five-tier system, earning points through course completion, attendance, and demonstrated leadership. Each tier unlocks new courses and responsibilities.