ABOUT DR. CHUCK
People
Purpose.
Possibility.
Possibility.
Dr. Leven “Chuck” Wilson is a prominent social worker, author, educator, speaker, music artist, and community transformation specialist whose work is grounded in one prevailing belief: when people are empowered, communities become stronger, healthier, and more connected.
AUTHOR | SOCIAL WORKER | SPEAKER MUSIC ARTIST | CHANGE AGENT
– DR. CHUCK
PEOPLE
COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
WELLNESS
EDUCATION
CHANGE
OPPORTUNITY
WELLNESS
EDUCATION
CHANGE
MEET DR. CHUCK
A Life’s Work Centered on People
For more than three decades, Dr. Wilson has worked across social work, mental health, education, organizational development, community engagement, and leadership. His career has taken him from direct work with children and families to executive leadership, national training, consulting, publishing, and the creation of organizations and programs designed to strengthen communities.
His professional journey includes behavioral health and family services, child welfare, education, nonprofit leadership, workplace mental health, and organizational development. Today, his work continues to connect these disciplines through a common focus: creating practical change that improves people’s lives.
His professional journey includes behavioral health and family services, child welfare, education, nonprofit leadership, workplace mental health, and organizational development. Today, his work continues to connect these disciplines through a common focus: creating practical change that improves people’s lives.
SOCIAL WORKER | AUTHOR | SPEAKER | CHANGE AGENT
HIS JOURNEY
A Lifetime of Impact
1990s
The Work Begins
Counseling, youth services, education, case management, child welfare, and family-focused work.
2000s
Leadership & Systems Change
Expanded into administration, program development, organizational leadership, behavioral health, and consulting.
2010
The Renew Group, Inc.
Founded a nonprofit organization to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through services, mentoring, education, and outreach.
Publishing & Education
Founded Wilson-Rowdy Publishing, expanding educational resources.
2024
Renew Group Generation
Created a distinct new organization to expand his vision for the next generation.
Today
A National Voice
Work spans workplace mental health, training, strategic partnerships, wellness, writing, music, speaking, and community initiatives.
ONE MISSION. MANY WAYS TO SERVE.
More Than a Title. A Commitment to People.
Dr. Chuck’s work doesn’t fit neatly into one role. He works at the intersection of people, wellness, education, organizations, and community. His mission has taken many forms, but the purpose has always been the same: helping people to live healthier, more meaningful lives.
SOCIAL WORK
Supporting people, families, and communities.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Building healthier individuals, workplaces, and systems.
EDUCATION
Turning experience and research into practical knowledge.
LEADERSHIP
Helping organizations and communities create meaningful change.
AUTHORSHIP
Sharing ideas through books, educational resources, and storytelling.
SPEAKING & TRAINING
Bringing conversations about wellness, leadership, and community to audiences nationwide.
THE WORK CONTINUES
Different organizations.
A shared commitment to people.
Through a range of organizations and initiatives, Dr. Chuck continues to create solutions, resources, and opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
A nonprofit organization strengthening individuals, families, and communities through services, mentoring, education, and outreach.
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A program supporting children’s social-emotional development and helping young people build confidence and brighter futures.
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BEYOND THE WORK
Author. Artist. Educator. Change Agent.
Dr. Chuck’s ideas don’t live only in organizations or professional settings. They extend into the books he writes, the music he creates, the conversations he leads, and the messages he shares. His work explores personal growth, community, wellness, education, and change, all with the belief that a better tomorrow is possible.
EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS
Decades of Experience. A Lifetime of Impact.
Dr. Chuck’s career encompasses social work, mental and behavioral health, education, child and family services, organizational development, nonprofit leadership, workplace wellness, publishing, consulting, and community transformation. He has developed and delivered workshops and professional presentations for audiences across the country, with training activity documented through 2026.
The Work Is Bigger Than Any One Person
Whether through education, wellness, community programs, books, music, speaking, or partnership, every part of this work comes back to creating opportunities for people to thrive.
© 2026 Dr. Leven “Chuck” Wilson II. All rights reserved.