Tony West has been a youth worker in the city of Chicago for over 16 years. He has been teaching abstinence in the public schools and training educators across the country for the past 6 years with Project Reality, A&M Partnership and Wait 4 Your Mate in Illinois. He has a passion for communicating truth in a creative, life-changing manner so students can process what is good and be equipped to make healthy choices and live life to the fullest.
Tony has a particular passion for students who are hurting emotionally and dealing with abuse and family conflict. He grew up in an urban environment and dealt with alcoholism, separation, and abuse, as well as the death of his parents at a young age. Tony holds a Masters Degree from Trinity International University. Tony, and his wife Debra, reside in Chicago and are the proud parents of Ariana, Christian and Alexia.