Live Free Chicago

Organizing and advocacy: hosts grassroots organizing trainings and campaigns. Leads initiatives such as the clearance rates campaign and advocacy for the office of gun violence prevention. Achieved $200m in state violence prevention funding and a significant increase in chicago's gun violence prevention budget from $30m to $78m.

Illinois coalition to end permanent punishments (endpp.org): expanded organizational capacity and public awareness in 2024. Passed the free act, secured funding relationships, and advanced legislative reforms. Developed a replicable advocacy model integrating research, organizing, policy, and arts.

Decarceration fellowship: launched the first cohort in 2024 with 13 fellows graduating. Second cohort began august 2025 with plans for a third cohort. Focuses on creating a supportive reentry process and building leadership among directly impacted individuals.

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