Charles Hopkins grew up in Southeast D.C. He received his A.A. degree in political science from Coppin State College. Charles worked as a residential social worker for Veterans on the Rise, and he also completed Georgetownβs Pivot Program, where he took the Negotiation Works class. He enjoys working with the other Negotiation Works Ambassadors because this allows them to exchange ideas, brainstorm about how to expand the Negotiation Works brand, and help others see the value in utilizing negotiation.