John W. Fuqua is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Life Worth Living, a New Jersey-based non-profit organization that focuses on youth development and encourages young people to live long and fulfilling lives. A former high school teacher, John left the classroom in hopes to save his nephew who tragically lost his life to a gang-related crime. As a community advocate, coach, father, and uncle, he believes in the power of tough love but understands the importance of listening to youth. John serves as a Cumberland County Recreation Committee Board member and Chair of the Cumberland County Violence Reduction Board through Cumberland County Positive Youth Development Coalition.