Ken Patrick Barry, founder of Uthiverse Incorporated, is a passionate and mission-driven leader dedicated to empowering youth and their families. With 30 years of experience in youth development, he is recognized as a respected grassroots leader and a champion for youth. Ken holds Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Higher Education Administration. His career spans roles such as youth pastor, Program Director for World Vision International, and Director of the Gary Youth Services Bureau. Ken also founded and led the City Life Center in Gary and served as Director of the Gary Boys and Girls Club. Currently, he is the Region 1 Chairman for the Indiana Afterschool Network, a Mitch Daniels Leadership Fellow, and a member of the Indiana Youth Institute’s Emerging Leaders of Color program.