The National Black Women’s Justice Institute (NBWJI) works to reduce racial and gender disparities across the justice continuum affecting Black women, girls, and their families, by conducting research, providing technical assistance, engaging in public education, promoting civic engagement, and advocating for informed and effective policies.

 

NBWJI works independently and in collaboration with a number of universities and organizations to improve outcomes for women and girls impacted by criminalization and economic marginalization.

 

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DR. SYDNEY MCKINNEY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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AISHATU YUSUF, MPA

SENIOR EDUCATION POLICY FELLOW

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JO HANNA “J” THOMPSON, MPA

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

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FALILAH BILAL, MA

CONSULTANT

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NICOLE KENNEY, MPP

CONSULTANT

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ANDREA J. RITCHIE, ESQ.

CONSULTANT

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MONIQUE W. MORRIS, ED.D.

CO-FOUNDER/BOARD CHAIRMAN

 

STEPHANIE BUSH-BASKETTE, ESQ., PH.D

CO-FOUNDER/BOARD MEMBER

 

ISIS SAPP-GRANT, MSW

BOARD MEMBER

 

DERECA BLACKMON, MA

ADVISOR

ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

THE MENTORING CENTER

GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER ON POVERTY AND INEQUALITY

NATIONAL CRITTENTON FOUNDATION

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