On January 11, 2023 Russell gave a brief address to the students, faculty, and staff at his alma mater, Georgetown Prep. This year's theme at Prep is Hope. Russell draws from Romans 5 and shares a bit of his reflections on his time at prep, referencing Prep as his beloved community in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King. Russell challenges the Prep community to make perseverance its identity and to leverage character in seeking their vocation. In doing this he says we can achieve our mission of being men for others.