Judith Frothingham is the founder of Digital Horizons Foundation, created to help incarcerated youth in Mexico build practical digital skills that can transform their futures.

A longtime entrepreneur, creative professional, and advocate for second chances, Judy divides her time between Mexico and the United States. Her vision for Digital Horizons began unexpectedly during visits to CEMPLA, a juvenile detention center in Morelos that houses youth ages 12–18. She was invited by a close friend who volunteered there weekly, teaching yoga to help reduce stress among the residents.

During conversations about how best to support these young people, ideas ranged from donating toiletries and basic necessities. Judy saw a deeper need. “They don’t need soap—they need opportunity,” she said. “They need basic computer skills that can help them earn a living wage when they are released.”

That realization became the foundation of Digital Horizons. In summer 2025, Judy helped launch a two-month pilot program at CEMPLA in partnership with a Canadian nonprofit whose school-year work in rural communities allowed them to dedicate their summer to the project. The pilot introduced incarcerated youth to foundational computer literacy skills and demonstrated both strong student interest and the urgent need for consistent access to digital education.

Digital Horizons now aims to expand that pilot into a sustainable program that equips justice-involved youth with marketable technology skills, opening pathways to employment, dignity, and independence—and ultimately helping reduce recidivism through education and opportunity.