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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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John Medina Jr.

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.

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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.

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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.

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April Grayson

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.

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Donna Hylton

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.

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Kent Mendoza

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.

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Twyana Davis

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.

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Fernando Bermudez

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.

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Andrew Hundley

Andrew, once labeled a “juvenile lifer,” transformed his life after becoming the first in Louisiana to be paroled under new rulings, and now leads the Louisiana Parole Project to help others with extreme sentences reintegrate and thrive.

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Nelson Morris

Nelson Morris, a Project Associate at Restore Justice, dedicates his efforts to community outreach and fundraising while mentoring youth and teaching advocacy courses, all after spending 29 years in prison for a crime committed at 17, from which he was granted a new sentence following the Supreme Court’s Miller decision.

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Page Dukes

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.

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Shannon Ross

Shannon Ross, the Executive Director of The Community, founded the organization while serving a 17-year prison sentence to address the criminal justice system's impact through proactive educational initiatives and narrative change. Since his release in 2020, he has expanded his advocacy as a graduate student, podcast host, and entrepreneur focused on supporting system-impacted individuals.

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Waleisah Wilson

Waleisah Wilson is a passionate criminal justice reform activist and organizer who founded NewLife Second Chance Outreach, Inc. to provide essential employment services and workshops for individuals with criminal convictions, while advocating for disability justice, an end to solitary confinement and mass incarceration, and the removal of barriers to reentry.

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Bobby Gonzales

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.

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