Social Worker, State of Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Rasheeda Lawrence earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work during her career working with incarcerated men, returning citizens and those suffering with substance use disorders. She also earned her Master’s Degree in Criminal...
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Community Outreach Strategist, Artist, Activist, Ohio Justice & Policy Center
Tyra Patterson was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. On December 25, 2017, she walked out of prison after serving 23 years for crimes she did not commit. Today, Tyra speaks all over the country, leveraging her story to educate people on injustice and the need for systemic change...
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Co-Director of Outreach and Partnership Development, The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Catherine Jones was incarcerated at the age of 13 for murder. She was released when she was 30. Her experiences with the penal system sparked a passion inside of her to be a voice for those she left behind. In her role at the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, she works to...
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President & CEO, Expand Now LLC
Lori James-Townes is President & CEO of Expand-Now, LLC. She also serves as an Assistant Training Director for National Association of Public Defense. Lori’s passion is adding value to others through speaking, training, development activities, coaching, and consulting. Lori has...
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