NBC 12 News: New Lease on Life Behind Bars

NBC 12 News recently visited Televerde operations at Perryville Correctional to interview Danna Tongate on how the company’s purpose-driven business model is helping her find her worth as a businesswoman and mother. Televerde Chief Social Responsibility Officer Michelle Cirocco is also featured, offering keen insight into what makes this model so successful from both a business and societal standpoint.

More media interviews with Danna Tongate:

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Sep 8, 2022 FOX10 Arizona: ‘Woman leaves Arizona prison with full time managerial job’

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