Recently, Councilman Conwell worked to form the Advocacy and Legislative Coalition for the Disabled, which advocates for laws and policies that promote equality, access and economic security in health coverage for the disabled.  He received the Bright Light Award for the initiation of Cleveland’s Annual Disability Awareness Week.

Caring for the elderly citizens in his Ward has been a priority for Councilman Conwell.  He provides funding support to the Martin de Porres Center that has made it possible for more than 500 seniors to gain access to services.  For these efforts, Councilman Conwell received the Martin de Porres Positive Change Award for Community Service. 

Councilman Conwell has also made great strides toward job creation within his community.  Since taking office, the Councilman has sponsored more than 22job fairs that helped hundreds of residents find employment.  He has also supported Employment Connections, CEOGC and many other programs that help place people in jobs.     

Councilman Conwell graduated from Glenville High School and has two business degrees from Cuyahoga Community College a BA from Kent State University. In 2010 he was awarded a  M.B.A Master of Management from Chancellor University.

Before being elected, Councilman Conwell was employed by the Center for Families and Children as Operations Manager for the “Fathers and Families Together Program” where he coordinated parenting classes and job placement services for fathers in several locations throughout the City of Cleveland.  In 2001, Councilman Conwell was honored as National Father of the Year in Washington DC .

Councilman Conwell and his wife Yvonne  Conwell live in Ward 9 with their children Kevin Jr., Krystle and Krystina.