Michelle Class is recommending Tom Heyob for a youth mentoring position. She writes that she has known Tom since 2010 and has seen his ability to work with and mentor troubled youth who lack male role models. As a widowed mother, she was initially apprehensive about Tom mentoring her son but has come to deeply respect Tom, who her son admires. Tom understands complex issues troubling youth face and gains their trust through his compassionate listening and heart. He speaks into areas of a child's life neglected for years, cultivating self-worth, respect, and value, giving them tools to succeed. Michelle strongly recommends Tom for any mentoring role as he can make a difference in a child's life.