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Who We Are
Our Vision
We believe in a world where every voice is heard, where every potential is realized, and where the power of community is the cornerstone of societal progress. Our work is driven by the conviction that together, we can overcome challenges and create lasting impact through unity, innovation, and action.
Our Services
- Motivational and Transformative Speaking Engagements
- Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations Consulting
- Grassroot Outreach Canvassing and Mobilization
- Business Enterprise Solutions
Join Us
Whether you're looking to inspire your team, influence policy, mobilize your community, or transform your business, Darris Group is your partner in creating meaningful change. Explore our site to learn more about our services, our impact, and how we can work together towards a brighter, more equitable future.
Together, we have the power to transform lives, communities, and the world at large. Welcome to Darris Group—where change begins with us.
About Elizer Darris, Chief Visionary Officer, Darris Group
Community-Centered Solutions
Elizer is the CVO and Founder of Darris Group, a consultancy renowned for its expertise in political, governmental, NGO, and business strategies, with a strong emphasis on community-centered solutions. As a dynamic speaker, trainer, executive coach, and changemaker, his firm has become a prominent force in various sectors.
He was sentenced to life in prison as a teenager and spent nearly two decades incarcerated before being freed after winning his appeal to get the life sentence reversed. In prison, he was mentored by incredible men who instilled the values of leadership and service inside of him. From them, he developed a lens of servant leadership that he is still guided by to this day.
Since his release, Elizer has worked for and within community at both the grassroots and executive levels. He has worked for years as an Executive Director of a multi-million-dollar community fund that championed efforts for justice system reform and also as a grassroots local and national organizer and advocate.
His political acumen is evident through his successful management of numerous local and county-level political campaigns, making him a sought-after consultant for political candidates.
A key figure in social justice, Elizer co-founded and chairs The Legal Revolution, an innovative program enabling incarcerated individuals to pursue legal careers. He also serves on the Pohlad Foundation's Racial Justice Grants Committee, leads the Legislative & Public Policy Subcommittee as a Board member for the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, and is a recent national board member for the Tides Foundation.
Previously, he coordinated the ACLU of Minnesota's Smart Justice Campaign, targeting criminal justice reform, mass incarceration reduction, and racial disparity challenges.
Elizer’s 2021 appointment to the State Board of Public Defense by Governor Tim Walz was a historic achievement, making him the first formerly incarcerated person to hold such a position, reflecting his deep commitment to justice and reform.
Recognized for his exceptional leadership, business acumen and dedication to community, Elizer was honored as a 2022 40 Under 40 awardee by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
In 2023, his ongoing efforts were acknowledged with the Echoing Green Fellowship highlighting his significant impact and unwavering dedication to societal change.
In 2024, Elizer was selected as a Fellow into Harvard’s Young American Leaders Program and was also awarded the 2024 Truth and Justice Award from the Twin Cities Urban League.
