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About
2nd Chance Outreach is a non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota dedicated to serving and educating individuals and communities about healthcare, financial management, and healthy living.
Our organization is committed to making a difference through education, outreach, and community partnerships. We strive to empower individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and we are passionate about creating positive change within our community.​
Watch the video above to hear from our Board of Directors >
Our leadership
Rev. William Pierce
Founder/CEO
2nd Chance Outreach
On December 2, 2023, Rev. William Pierce was the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to his community. This award is endorsed by the White House President, Joe Biden, and Vice President, Kamala Harris. In 2003 the President's Council and Service and Civic Participation founded the President's Volunteer Service Award to honor outstanding citizens giving their time to volunteer and help their community. Rev. Pierse also received an Honorary Doctor Degree in Divinity from Trinity International University of Business.
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Rev. Pierce currently holds degrees in Christian Counseling, Marketing and Business. He recently completed his Master of Divinity degree from Bethel University.
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Rev. Pierce is an Associate Pastor at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in North Minneapolis. He also serves as a member of the National Baptist Convention media team and is the vice-chair of the Minnesota State Baptist Ministerial Team. He is an assistant instructor at the Minneapolis College. He is also the founder and CEO of 2nd Chance Outreach, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The organization's primary focus is healthcare awareness, financial education, healthy living, family, prison ministry in the prison, mentoring young African American males, and to promote community development; which brings to life their slogan “Using Art Form to Transform”. These art forms include, gospel concerts, plays, kids summer camps, back to school events, health and financial conferences, comedy shows, and many other community events. Rev. Pierce is also a promoter, producer, playwright, and actor.
"We are not trying to make you choose. We are giving you choices”
- William H. Pierce, CEO
Our board of directors
Doris M. Green, JD
Doris M. Green is a highly accomplished leader with extensive experience in senior-level management, organizational development, legal compliance, and program implementation across both the private and nonprofit sectors. Over the course of her career, she has guided organizations through complex operational and regulatory challenges, helping them strengthen governance, improve performance, and achieve measurable community impact.
In addition to her consulting and executive leadership work, Doris serves as a peer grant reviewer for both federal and state agencies, where she applies her expertise in program evaluation, funding compliance, and strategic development. Her work reflects a deep commitment to equity, accountability, and sustainable growth within community-serving institutions.
Doris earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law, where she developed her strong foundation in legal analysis, public policy, and nonprofit governance.
President​
Kelly V. Tolbert-Robinson is an accomplished Registered Nurse and healthcare leader with more than 29 years of clinical and educational experience. She is the Owner and CEO of Messianic Care PLLC, a healthcare consulting firm, and previously served as President of the Black Nurses Rock Twin Cities Chapter. Kelly’s extensive background includes work in post-operative orthopedics, oncology, pain management, behavioral health, and clinical education.
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She spent 16 years as a Clinical Educator for Medtronic’s Restorative Care Division, where she trained physicians, nurses, and sales teams on implantable pain management techniques. A dedicated servant leader, Kelly’s mission is to provide healthcare awareness, education, and resources to underserved communities, particularly those within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations. She holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Spartanburg Methodist College, a B.A. in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina,and an A.A. in Nursing Science from Clayton State University.
Kelly V. Robinson, RN
Secretary
Clyde Brotherson, MHA
Treasurer
Clyde Brotherson, is an accomplished educator and healthcare leader dedicated to connecting classroom learning to real-world career opportunities. He currently serves as Director of the Central Corridor College (C3) Fellows Program at Minneapolis Community
and Technical College, where he leads initiatives that link students with employment in their field of study.
With a strong background in healthcare management, Clyde has held leadership roles at Fairview Hospital – University of Minnesota Health Services, Regions Hospital, and Children’s Hospital, where he oversaw central processing and reprocessing operations. Clyde holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Minnesota State University,
Mankato and a Master of Arts in Community Development from Metropolitan State University. As a board member of 2nd Chance Outreach, he brings his expertise in workforce development, education, and leadership to help advance the organization’s mission of “Using Art Form to Transform.”