Thank you for joining us! 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

8:30 AM: Arrivals, coffee, and light breakfast

9:00 - 9:10 AM: Welcome and introductions 

9:10 - 10:20 AM: Remarks by Ana Zamora and guest speakers

10:20 - 10:45AM: Punishing Addiction: The Failed Promise of the War on Drugs with Morgan Godvin

10:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Participatory themed discussions:

1. _{Crime in America: Perceptions, reality, and real solutions: Ana leads a conversation with Adam Gelb and Aqeela Sherrills on what new FBI data and recent crime trends are telling us, and how we can actually address crime NOW while reducing reliance on the justice system as a catch all.} 
2. _{Policy & Politics: Ana pivots to join David Safavian and Insha Rahman in conversation about the current political discourse on criminal justice issues—political polarization, the upcoming election, tough on crime platforms, and the work of transforming the justice system in red, blue, and purple states. It will be important to highlight public support for these issues and how to create the right permission structures for Ds and Rs. They will also flag policy trends to watch, and share best practices and pitfalls for reporting on this issue in elections.} 
3. _{Reporting in Partnership: Ruth Baldwin talks about some of the major challenges and opportunities in reporting on the justice system today—as an outlet solely dedicated to this issue. She will also discuss TMP's unique approach to local partnerships, the resources they have for journalists, and how to navigate things like engaging sources who are incarcerated.}

12:00 PM: Lunch 

Speaker Bios and Contact Information

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Ana Zamora – CEO and Founder, The Just Trust

_{Ana Zamora is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Just Trust. Previously, Ana served as the Director of Criminal Justice Reform at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where she incubated her investment strategy to make durable change in the criminal justice system and shift away from punishment and incapacitation to accountability, dignity, and redemption. Ana later transitioned the program into a fully independent organization, launching The Just Trust and The Just Trust for Action with a $350M seed investment from CZI. Prior to her work in philanthropy, Ana worked on the frontlines of criminal justice reform in various roles as an organizer, advocate, and campaigner with groups like the ACLU.}

_{Contact: Ana@thejusttrust.org}

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David Safavian – Executive Vice President and General Counsel, the American Conservative Union (“ACU”) and the American Conservative Union Foundation (“ACUF”)

_{David Safavian is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the American Conservative Union (“ACU”) and the American Conservative Union Foundation (“ACUF”).  He also oversees ACUF’s Nolan Center for Justice, where he advocates for policy changes that improve public safety, protect families and victims, reduce recidivism, and maintain fiscal austerity. A member of the D.C. bar, Safavian has worked in Congress, the Executive Branch, the White House, and the Judiciary.}

_{Contact: dsafavian@conservative.org}

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Insha Rahman – Vice President of Advocacy and Partnerships at Vera Institute and Director of Vera Action

_{Insha Rahman is Vice President of Advocacy and Partnerships at the Vera Institute and Director of Vera Action, Vera’s 501(c)(4) sister organization. She leads the development of Vera and Vera Action’s advocacy priorities and campaigns across the organization, partnering with government, advocates, and organizers to win policy change to end mass incarceration and build safe, thriving communities for all.}

_{Contact: irahman@vera.org}

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Adam Gelb – Founder, Council on Criminal Justice

_{Council on Criminal Justice founder, Adam Gelb has been working for a more just and effective criminal justice system throughout a 36-year career as a journalist, congressional aide, senior state government official, and nonprofit executive. Gelb founded the Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization, in 2019. He speaks frequently with the media about national trends and state innovations and advises policymakers on formulation of practical, cost-effective policies that are grounded in facts, evidence, and fundamental principles of justice.}

_{Contact: agelb@counciloncj.org}

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Aqeela Sherrills – Co-Founder, Community Based Public Safety Collective

_{Aqeela Sherrills is the Co-Founder and leader of the Community-Based Public Safety Collective. A nationally recognized expert in victim service and community-based public safety, Aqeela has created and led multi-million-dollar nonprofit organizations focused on reducing violence and fostering safety in urban communities and advised The International Association of Chiefs of Police.}

_{Contact: aqeela@cbpscollective.org}

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Ruth Baldwin – Editorial Director, The Marshall Project

_{Ruth Baldwin is the Editorial Director of The Marshall Project, where she oversees partnership strategy across hundreds of media platforms in print, digital, radio and television, as well as special projects like podcasts and film. She also works on TMP’s local expansion, which involves bringing our journalism to historically underrepresented audiences and incarcerated people. The recipient of a Murrow Award and ONA Award for Innovation, she serves as an advisor to the Greenburger Center for Social and Criminal Justice.}

_{Contact: rbaldwin@themarshallproject.org}

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Morgan Godvin - Drug Policy Advocate

_{Morgan Godvin is an engagement editor at JSTOR Daily, where she covers the history of mass incarceration via the American Prison Newspapers collection. She is formerly incarcerated, and is a fierce policy advocate and public health researcher who strives for safer, healthier communities. Currently, she serves on Oregon’s Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission and the state’s Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council. She is also the founder of Beats Overdose, a harm reduction nonprofit dedicated to overdose prevention in the music industry. Her freelance journalism has appeared in the Washington Post, Truthout, and Filter Magazine. She has shared her story across media platforms, from Esquire magazine to the War on Drugs podcast and more.}

_{Contact: morgangodvin@gmail.com}

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