Armand Coleman, with over eight years of experience in developing and leading Restorative Justice programs, is a key facilitator at TPP, mentors youth through Roxbury District Court's CHOICE Program, and coordinates volunteer development and community outreach at Communities for Restorative Justice, while also contributing to Harvard Kennedy School’s Roundtable on Racial Disparities in Massachusetts Courts.

Eddie B. Ellis Jr., a reentry advocate and consultant, founded One by 1, Inc. and leverages his experience as a formerly incarcerated person to build safer communities through training, mentorship, and support for reintegration, while also serving as the Co-Director of Outreach & Member Services at the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth.

Jessie D. Mabrey is a dedicated advocate for justice-impacted women and children, leveraging over 15 years of experience to support their reentry into society through affordable housing, mental health resources, and tailored programming, driven by her belief that "where you’ve been is not who you are."

After being sentenced to 40 years to life at just 15, JJ’88 used music as a source of hope and healing while transforming himself and supporting others in prison, ultimately becoming a key organizer for justice reform in California and now creates impactful art as a free artist.

After serving 31 years of a life sentence given at age 17, John was resentenced and paroled, and since his release, he has dedicated himself to supporting other former juvenile lifers in their reentry journeys, earning recognition for his advocacy work and serving as Senior Reentry Coordinator at the Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project in Philadelphia.

Kareemah. a dedicated advocate for criminal justice reform and reentry, has combined her experiences and education in psychology and social change to empower youth and support rights restoration efforts.

Kristel is a passionate advocate for harm reduction and higher education accessibility, currently pursuing a degree in Microbial Biology at UC Berkeley while working to strengthen the prison-to-university pipeline and supporting unhoused individuals in their reintegration into society.

A formerly incarcerated criminal justice reform advocate and founder of Woman With a Plan, Tabatha empowers women impacted by the Georgia legal system through mentorship and support services while sharing her own journey of overcoming obstacles to regain custody of her children after incarceration.

Thaisan, a Cambodian genocide survivor who was once sentenced to life without parole, is now an advocate for ending LWOP sentences and immigrant rights, working with organizations like the National LWOP Leadership Council and the South East Asian Freedom Network to promote family unity and second chances.

April, the Statewide Coordinator for the Young Women’s Freedom Center and Sister Warrior’s Freedom Coalition, passionately advocates for the rights of currently and formerly incarcerated women and girls, leveraging her own 17 years of experience in the carceral system to inspire change, raise awareness about unfair sentencing, and push for legislative reforms that promote equality and justice.

Donna is an activist and author who advocates for women and girls affected by intersectional trauma, focusing on issues such as domestic violence, police brutality, and incarceration, while also contributing to significant legislation like the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act and leading her own nonprofit, A Little Piece of Light, to empower survivors and promote healing through education and community support.

Kent Mendoza is a dedicated community organizer and activist at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, leveraging his experiences to advocate for youth justice reform, mentor at-risk youth, and contribute to initiatives that promote positive change in the juvenile justice system.

Through powerful storytelling and vivid artistic expression, Columbus-born filmmaker and playwright Twyana Davis brings light to social injustices, trauma, and the voices of the system-impacted, inspiring audiences to think beyond boundaries and embrace change.

Fernando, wrongfully convicted of murder and imprisoned for over 18 years, was exonerated in 2009, becoming the first Latin-American male in New York to be cleared on actual innocence grounds, and has since transformed his life into a powerful advocacy and public speaking career while pursuing his creative passions.

Page Dukes is a core organizer with Mourning Our Losses and Georgia Freedom Letters, and a Communications Associate at the Southern Center for Human Rights, where she advocates for awareness about incarceration while serving on boards that support families affected by imprisonment and promote equitable education access, all driven by her vision for a future where no one is forgotten or locked away.

Bobby Gonzales is a Hip Hop artist and advocate for justice reform who founded the acclaimed "Away With Words" Art & Music Program while incarcerated to help others process emotions and showcase their talents.