Rev. Gerald Hudson, MSW, Ph.D. Candidate is a resident of Jackson, Mississippi. He is a Social Work graduate of Eastern Mennonite University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Gerald has dedicated his life to communities through mediation and conflict resolution, community development, youth empowerment, teaching, and coaching. He is the founder, director, and creator of “Youth as Servant Leader” – Youth Leadership Institute and a consultant for workplace challenges involving conflict resolution, mediation, and team building. The proud father of one son, Cedric, Gerald is currently on sabbatical as he completes his post-graduate studies.