About Me
Mark Winkler is an author, family advocate, and motivational speaker. Through his non-profit organization, Manhood Camp/Fatherhood Circle, Mark provides guidance, leadership, and life-skills coaching to men and boys. Recently, Mark has centered his work around helping men and fathers take a new look at and approach to manhood through his work he calls De-Radicalizing Masculinity.
In addition to Manhood Camp/Fatherhood Circle, Winkler worked as a Family and Team Facilitator. As a Facilitator, Winkler coordinated and organized wraparound (intensive mental health) team activity for 10 separate teams (each team consisting of four professional members and at least 2 family members). As a Facilitator Winkler also interfaced with Probation, Child Protective Services, other outside agencies, the Wraparound youth, and their families to assure that all parties remain functionally collaborative.
Before his work with Manhood Camp/Fatherhood Circle and as a Team Facilitator, Winkler worked as a music agent with United Talent Agency(UTA). During his tenure at UTA, Winkler signed and booked many artists including Nelly, Patti LaBelle, Teena Marie, Anthony Hamilton, Nas, and Mase. While at UTA Winkler worked very closely with talent management teams to package and route various regional/nationwide tours & negotiated and prepared booking contracts. In addition to his agent duties, Winkler facilitated UTA’s High School Youth Mentor Program.