Sonya Shields

Getting Out & Staying Out (GOSO) is a reentry program that helps justice-involved men aged 16 to 24 reduce recidivism through education, employment, and emotional well-being. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The program provides supportive counseling, educational support, vocational training, and workforce development to help participants become contributing members of their communities. GOSO has established itself as one of the most effective reentry programs in the area, with fewer than 15% of participants returning to jail, as compared to a national average of 67% for their age group. The company was founded by Mark L. Goldsmith, Gloria Ortiz. Jocelynne Rainey has been the CEO of the company since 2019.