Inspiring thousands with her message of strength and hope

Deborah jiang-stein


A multifaceted professional, Deborah spans the vast spectrum from speaking in prisons to serving on the Minnesota Opera Board, to bringing theater, opera and other arts into prisons. A multiracial woman, she exemplifies the essence of bridging contrasting worlds. Deborah symbolizes the human quest to unearth our core identities.

One woman’s struggles—beginning with her birth in prison—to find self-acceptance, proving that redemption and healing are possible even from the darkest corners.

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Awards & Brands Inspired by Deborah’s Message

most impactful projects

Her endeavors are not just projects; they are extensions of her life's mission. For Deborah, these projects are personal affirmations of her belief in the limitless potential of the human spirit to rise, heal, and inspire.

  • unPrison Project works to build life skills capacity for women and girls in prisons, and for their children, to help cultivate critical thinking to prepare for successful life after prison, and at the same time bring public awareness about mass incarceration.

  • An eco-social project of empathy & listening. Voices pairs prison writing with face masks discarded, lost and tossed.

deborah’s core purpose

To give people the freedom to make their unique contribution to the world, wherever they might be.

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to your community

Deborah is available to speak at your institution, conference, or event.  

Topics include:

  • Resilience and Reinvention

  • Second Chances

  • The Power of Hope

If you’re interested in booking Deborah for your next event or just want to request information, email office@unprison.org or click the button below.

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