Armand Coleman
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 Ellis Jr.
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 Mabrey
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."
John Pace
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 Hanifa
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 Cosio
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.
Tabatha Trammell
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 Nguon
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.
Adam Solorzano
From a childhood marked by hardship, Adam transformed his life through education and resilience, ultimately pursuing a master's degree in journalism to uplift underrepresented communities and advocate for social justice.
Angelique Todd
Angelique, Lead Coordinator of the Jefferson County Restore program and founder of the WE WIN Organization, passionately empowers at-risk teens and women through case management, mentoring, and therapeutic services, drawing on her own experiences to inspire change.
Autumn Mason
Autumn, a Certified Doula and Peer Support Professional, advocates for families affected by the criminal justice system, leveraging her own healing journey from incarceration to educate and empower them while actively participating in policy change and community initiatives.
Dena Dickerson
Dena is a dedicated advocate for justice reform and community rebuilding in Alabama, serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the Offender Alumni Association and founding programs like "Heroes in the Hood" to empower those affected by institutional challenges.
Emmanuel ‘Noble’ Williams
Noble is a leader and activist with over a decade of experience in restorative justice, empowering people to embrace authenticity and vulnerability through his work with the Transformational Prison Project, teaching at prestigious universities, and engaging in community initiatives that promote healing and inclusivity.
Heather Jarvis
Heather, a resilient advocate for women in the legal system and a survivor of addiction and incarceration, uses her powerful storytelling and advocacy work to inspire courageous self-change, while highlighting the need for transformative narratives in her writing and social work.
John Medina
Overcoming a turbulent childhood marked by bullying and incarceration, John transformed his life through education and self-acceptance, ultimately earning a Master’s Degree in Social Work and now advocating for young adults in the justice system.
Marci Marie Simmons
Marci leverages her experiences to advocate for justice reform and educate the public on the unique challenges faced by women in incarceration, all while promoting healing and empowerment within her community.
NaJei Webster
NaJei dedicates her life to advocating for incarcerated women and supporting their reintegration into society through volunteer programs, while also mentoring youth and promoting community education on self-advocacy and legislation.
Nicole Davis
Nicole champions social change and empowerment for marginalized communities as the CEO of the Talk2mefoundation and founder of The Sisters of Support house, leveraging her personal journey to advocate for justice reform and provide vital resources for justice-impacted individuals and their families.