MEET OUR TEAM

The Douglass Project attracts individuals with a passion for justice and a desire to work together for the betterment of all. We welcome partnerships with other organizations, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, volunteers, and the interested public. Click each person’s photo to read their short bio.

Executive Team

Dr. Marc Howard | Founder & President

Louis L. Reed | Executive Vice President

Alessandra Rose | Administrative Director

Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez | Program Director

General Staff

Eleanor “Nell” Haney | Special Projects Manager

Julia Reinach | Program Associate

Community Ambassadors

David Schultz | Program Facilitator

2024 Fellows

Douglass Project Fellows are diverse, engaged, and curious early-career professionals who are committed to using their intellect, lived experience, and passion to build a more just, compassionate, and equitable society.

Fellows work closely with the Douglass Project during the summer months and then throughout the year on project-based assignments in areas including development and advancement, program development and delivery, and communications. They attend seminars and workshops to learn about and contribute to the public discourse around criminal justice reform.

Please click here to apply to obtain more information about the Douglass Fellows program.

Andrew Jones

Kyra Newman

Bruce Bryan

Tristan Foster

Kayla Hoang

Alyssa Schmidt

Ellie Poling

Board of Directors

Founded in 2020, we surround ourselves with experts and contributors with various skills and experience who work together to fulfill our vision. As our programs and influence expand, we will add strategic additions to our board.