Upclose with members

Our UpClose series invites members to participate in a short conversation about highlights of their work, meaningful experiences related to criminal justice, and CCJ’s value to the field.

UpClose With Christy Lopez

This month’s spotlighted member is Christy Lopez, professor from practice and co-director of the Center for Innovations in Community Safety at Georgetown Law.

UpClose With Steve Derene

This month’s spotlighted member is Steve Derene, former executive director and co-founder of the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators.

UpClose With Heather Rice-Minus

This month’s spotlighted member is Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO of the Prison Fellowship.

UpClose With Samra Haider

This month’s spotlighted member is Samra Haider, president of the Center for Employment Opportunities and incoming president and CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.

This month’s spotlighted member is Douglas Berman, Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law and Executive Director of the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. Berman reflects on his experience with the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and emphasizes the need to allocate resources in the criminal justice system more effectively, especially in addressing public health issues.

UpClose With Kris Steele

This month’s spotlighted member is Kris Steele, executive director of The Education and Employment Ministry. In his interview, Steele shares his perspective on the importance of education in breaking incarceration cycles and emphasizes the importance of informing policy decisions by values of faith, reconciliation, and mercy.