Alice Marie Johnson is an advocate, speaker, author, and activist who is the CEO of the Taking Action for Good Foundation. On June 6, 2018, President Donald Trump commuted her sentence after more than two decades in prison. Since leaving prison, Alice has committed her life to helping others. Alice created the Taking Action for Good (TAG) Foundation as a movement with the belief that everyone has the ability to TAG and challenge others to do the same.

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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. In her interview, Haider emphasizes the need to create quality employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated people, particularly early after their release from prison. She also highlights the transformative impact of goodwill and community support in facilitating successful reentry.