Lavar

LeVar Michael has worked to improve communities nationwide over the course of his career. LeVar worked as a youth counselor and later began a career in human services where he served as Program Coordinator. LeVar eventually transitioned to government service starting with the York City Housing Authority where he was responsible for organizing public housing residents and conducting community relations and outreach activities. LeVar was an active member of both the State and Federal Weed and Seed public safety initiatives, which conducted work throughout central Pennsylvania. He would later go on to help develop the successful Gang Prevention Initiative in York, PA where he received the York City Merit Service Award. LeVar also received numerous commendations from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for his public safety and community organizing work. In 2011, LeVar joined the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice and managed several initiatives including the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program (HIDTA), the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) and Operation Ceasefire. Prior to joining LISC in 2016, LeVar worked in federal service with the Corporation for National and Community Service. At LISC, LeVar provides technical assistance and training to cities throughout the country. LeVar holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Organizational Management.