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.
OUR TEAM
DR. SYDNEY MCKINNEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AISHATU YUSUF, MPA
SENIOR EDUCATION POLICY FELLOW
JO HANNA “J” THOMPSON, MPA
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST
FALILAH BILAL, MA
CONSULTANT
NICOLE KENNEY, MPP
CONSULTANT
ANDREA J. RITCHIE, ESQ.
CONSULTANT
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
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