Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia is the Managing Director of Justice Initiatives at Chicago Beyond, a national philanthropic organization committed to addressing systemic inequity by backing solutions led by people closest to the issues. An experienced psychologist, she has led efforts in criminal justice reform, mental wellness, and trauma support. Previously, Tapia served as Warden of Cook County Jail in Chicago, becoming one of the first psychologists in the U.S. to lead a correctional facility. At Chicago Beyond, she brings people incarcerated, correctional staff and administrators together to enhance safety and wellness using Chicago Beyond’s Holistic Safety Framework.
