REFORM Alliance Announces New Executive Leadership Team as it Celebrates Six Years of Impact

Organization tackling the largest segment of our criminal justice system, led by a diverse team with lived experience

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, REFORM Alliance, a leading policy and advocacy organization focused on transforming the largest segment of our criminal justice system – probation and parole – announced its newly expanded Executive Leadership Team as it celebrates six years of impact. Since its founding in 2019, REFORM's comprehensive approach, grounded in bipartisan advocacy, evidence-based policy, and partnerships with directly impacted individuals and local coalitions, has passed 18 bipartisan bills in 11 states, creating pathways for over 850,000 people to exit the system.

Guided by its distinguished Board of Directors, which includes Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Robert Kraft, Clara Wu Tsai, Laura Arnold, Robert F. Smith, Michael Novogratz, Michael Rapino, and Emilia Fazzalari, and led by CEO Jessica Jackson, who took the helm in August 2024 to lead REFORM into its next chapter of impact, the organization has become a leading authority on one of the most critical workforce and public safety issues of our time.

The expanded Executive Leadership Team reflects the diversity of experience and expertise that make REFORM one of the nation's leading advocacy organizations. With staff members at all levels who have been directly impacted by the justice system, the organization ensures its policy solution and campaigns are grounded in the realities and voices of those most affected. REFORM also works with other employers, partners and lawmakers to expand meaningful career opportunities for people on supervision, in addition to championing smart and bipartisan solutions that improve outcomes for those in the system, support supervision officers, and increase public safety.

"I am honored to lead REFORM and work alongside this exceptional team as we enter our next chapter as an organization," said Jessica Jackson, CEO, REFORM Alliance. "Our priorities are clear: to maximize the impact of our legislative victories and advance new reforms that transform probation and parole systems. With this new executive team, we will drive the momentum needed to change outdated policies that trap people in cycles of supervision, harm families, and undermine public safety"

The newly expanded leadership team brings extensive expertise in advocacy, organizing, storytelling, and operations to further REFORM's mission of changing laws, culture, and practices in supervision systems across the country. 

Meet REFORM's Executive Leadership Team:
Jessica Jackson, Chief Executive Officer:
A founding member of the REFORM team, Jackson is an internationally recognized human rights lawyer and leader in bipartisan criminal justice reform. Over the last decade, she has played a pivotal role in advancing some of the nation's most transformative reforms, including the passage of the federal First Step Act. Jackson, who was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, also brings the perspective of local public safety from her service on the Mill Valley City Council and as the Mayor of Mill Valley to this work. As CEO, Jackson works alongside lawmakers, community leaders, partners, and REFORM's Board of Directors to sustain bipartisan momentum and elevate the national visibility of supervision reform.

Erin Haney, Chief Policy Officer
Haney is a seasoned policy expert and former public defender with experience across all levels of the justice system. Also a founding team-member at REFORM, Haney drives the organization's policy and legislative efforts, working with bipartisan coalitions, lawmakers, and advocates to craft and implement evidence-based reforms and best practices.

Ed Herrera, Chief Operating Officer
Herrera brings over 15 years of nonprofit management expertise, specializing in scaling organizations and optimizing operations. At REFORM, he oversees the organization's infrastructure, ensuring its advocacy and programs are effectively implemented and deliver measurable results.

Jareen Imam, VP, Marketing and Communications
Imam is an award-winning media executive and strategist with experience at CNN, CBS News, NBCUniversal, Amazon Ads, and most recently leading social video strategy for the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. At REFORM, she will oversee the organization's marketing and communications efforts, leveraging storytelling, digital platforms, and public awareness campaigns to engage diverse audiences and amplify REFORM's mission and legislative goals.

Jerron "Jay" Jordan, VP, Community Engagement 
A nationally recognized organizer, policy expert, and campaign strategist, Jordan draws from his own post-incarceration experience to design economically sustainable public safety strategies. At REFORM, he will lead the organization's community engagement efforts – strengthening the impact of its organizers and local coalitions, expanding the pipeline of advocates focused on supervision reform, and overseeing re-granting initiatives that deliver essential resources to frontline community organizations.

Jasmine Wadsworth, Chief of Staff
Wadsworth has a proven track record in organizational strategy and ensuring cross-functional collaboration and measurable results. At REFORM, she supports CEO Jessica Jackson's strategic execution across teams and alignment with the Board's vision.

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More About REFORM:  
REFORM Alliance is committed to transforming probation and parole throughout the United States by changing laws, systems, and culture. Our goal is to replace America's punitive criminal justice system with a restorative approach that is fair, accountable, and invested in rehabilitation, making families and communities safer and stronger. Since its founding, REFORM Alliance has passed 18 bipartisan bills in 11 states, creating pathways for more than 850,000 people to exit the system.  For more information, visit https://reformalliance.com/meet-reform/

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