Ray Lewis (youth worker)
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Ray Lewis (born 1963) is a Guyana-born youth worker in the United Kingdom and a current Deputy Mayor of London.
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[edit] Career
Lewis was educated in a school in Walthamstow.[1] He began his career as an administrative officer in the civil service, then studied Theology & Pastoral Studies at Middlesex University[1] before being ordained in 1990.[2] He later became a prison governor at HM Prison Woodhill in Milton Keynes.[1]
In 2002 Lewis became Executive Director of Eastside Young Leaders Academy, based in Newham, East London, after being inspired by a scheme in the USA (YLA). He visited this academy with 3 of his loyal boys, 2 who are still currently part of the organization (Razak Farley & Anthony Wright) [3] The aim of the charity is to improve the lifes of young black males to prevent them turning to crime. It offers academic coaching and mentoring from successful black businessmen.[3] Lewis' personal aim is: "We see no shortage of young black males in the courtrooms, so my vision is to seek to prepare as many as possible for the boardrooms."[1] The charity received national recognition from The Guardian newspaper in December 2007.[3]
[edit] Deputy Mayor
Lewis was appointed Deputy Mayor of London for Young People in May 2008 by new Mayor Boris Johnson.[1]
[edit] Personal life
Lewis is married to Pamela and they have three daughters.[1]
