Angela “Angie” Frias, a justice-impacted creative and youth navigator in Long Beach, empowers young people through arts, film, and mentorship, using storytelling as a tool for healing and change.

Kenneth Webb is an artist and storyteller who uses painting, performance, and public art to foster healing, challenge injustice, and build community.

Since his release in 2021, after 25 years of incarceration, Todd Jones has dedicated his life to youth mentorship and violence prevention at Paradigm Shyft, Milwaukee’s United Garden Homes Critical Response Team, and Advance Peace, using his lived experience to break cycles of harm and show transformation is possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.