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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.

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