Winston has been with Gateway Foundation for over 26 years trying to change the lives within the youth/adults programs and in the prison sector and conducting outreach in several communities throughout the state of Illinois that struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol. He currently serves as the Program Director of Central Illinois Outpatient Programs. His education was obtained through Alcorn State University, S.I.U. Carbondale, and Benedictine University. Winston is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He possesses a very high knowledge of the 12 step process and the process of addiction by identifying the cycle of recovery. His desire is to re-educate individuals back into society as a mature, responsible adolescence or adults.