Clif Adkins holds a master's degree in counseling from Marshall University and currently works within the public school system. He has been counselor, speaker, and community leader for all ages in a variety of settings. His career began in more urban settings and currently has him and his wife in the mountains of Appalachia. His work includes leading community serve events, creating a system that empowered students to avoid gang life, developing individual and school-wide behavioral programs, and presenting visual strategies for leaders, teachers, and students alike.