“I never thought I’d make it here,” says Allen Paul Weaver III about his life.  “Had my suicide attempt after high school been successful, I wouldn’t have.  Now I get to tell others, especially youth, that there is life beyond our struggles.  We don’t have to give in to our fears.”

Allen Paul Weaver III has worked with youth in various capacities since 1997.  He is a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University; holding a BA. degree in Speech/Mass Communications.  He is also a graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School; holding an MDiv. degree in theology.

Allen has published two books: Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers, an anthology chronicling his journey from adolescence to adulthood; and the teen fiction novel Speedsuit Powers.

Currently, Allen works for The American Bible Society; is a founding member of the African Initiative Mission Foundation; and owns a creative content development company.  To date, Allen has traveled to seven African countries, Europe and China.

As a speaker/teacher at retreats and workshops for youth, men and women, Allen seeks to help mentor others towards their destiny. He believes that “we all have a significant and unique story from which others can learn.”  Allen enjoys drawing, producing short films, vertical wind tunnel flying, innovating new ideas with his brother and traveling with his wife.