Arthur Bembury

Executive Director of Partakers

Arthur Bembury has been associated with Partakers for more than 15 years, first as a student in the Boston University PEP program, and subsequently as an employee. His business and prison experience make him uniquely qualified to interact with Massachusetts correctional institutions, the Boston University Prison Education Program and our more than 300 Partakers mentors. Arthur is the co-founder of several residential treatment facilities for disadvantaged youths in Southern California and has an extensive history in commercial and residential real estate. His experience with the challenges facing marginalized populations drives his ambition to find practical and innovative solutions to reducing recidivism, changing lives, and strengthening communities. Arthur serves on the Board of Directors of The Criminal Justice Policy Coalition, is an Honorary Board Member with UU Mass Action, and is on the Advisory Board of The Petey Green Program. Arthur is a graduate of Boston University's Questrom School of Business Non-Profit Management and Leadership Program.