Time Incarcerated: 3 Years
Location: Multiple Facilities—Ending in Dublin Federal Correctional Institution
Orijin Courses: Information Technology, Enduring Skills, Financial Literacy and Legal Competency
Career Path: Clerk, Los Angeles General Medical Center
In 2020, Saulina Eady found herself in a Baltimore prison, struggling with isolation, depression, and limited access to resources—issues that disproportionately affect incarcerated women. For two years, she had no access to education. “We were tired of sitting around, playing Scrabble, while the men had jobs and movement,” Saulina recalls.
Her situation changed when she was transferred to a Washington, D.C. jail, and was introduced to Orijin, a managed learning platform, delivered via secure digital tablets. “Orijin was the nucleus of my change,” Saulina explains. With access to courses like IT and job readiness, she earned 24 certificates that ultimately reduced her sentence by a year. “I used the tablet to structure my plan for reentry,” she says. “It wasn’t just about education, it was about building a future.”
Saulina’s story highlights the power of self-advocacy and perseverance. In D.C., she took full advantage of Orijin, immersing herself in various programs and preparing for life after incarceration. This newfound access to learning, combined with Orijin’s mission of equipping justice-impacted individuals with real-world skills, allowed her to regain confidence, and hope.
“Orijin was the nucleus of my change. I used the tablet to structure my plan for reentry. It wasn’t just about education, it was about building a future.”
As is the case with many justice impacted individuals, her reentry wasn’t easy. After being released, Saulina applied to jobs with Los Angeles County three times, each time being rejected due to her criminal record. But she didn’t give up. “They told me no three times, but I was determined,” she says. A turning point came when she attended a community event where she shared her story. A county administrator offered her a chance, leading to her current job as an intermediate clerk for Los Angeles County.
Saulina credits Orijin not only for the skills she gained but also for helping her maintain hope during a dark time. “The tablet gave me access to education, job skills, and even behavior tutorials,” she says. “It’s a life-changing tool.”
Now employed and continuing her education, Saulina’s story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of second chances. “Everyone deserves an opportunity to get off the wheel,” she says. “Orijin helped me build a bridge to a new life.”
