Will Derouen, Jr.

Will Jr. is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, WRAP Facilitator, and community leader dedicated to transforming behavioral health and reentry systems through lived experience. As a formerly incarcerated father, he brings a powerful and authentic perspective to his work, supporting individuals and families navigating reentry, healing, and personal growth. Wil has extensive experience in community outreach, program development, and peer-led support, with a focus on empowerment, accountability, and long-term stability.

He serves as Co-Chair and Amara Ambassador Board Member, Director of Program Development for Seed2Fork, and Project Outreach Manager for the Western Washington Region with PEACE from the Lord’s Kitchen. His work centers on uplifting marginalized voices—particularly Black men and fathers—while advocating for equitable, culturally responsive systems rooted in dignity and human connection.