Shaun King is a journalist, humanitarian, and activist. The Senior Justice Writer for the New York Daily News, is amongst the most compelling voices of his time.

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, a Brooklyn native proud of her Jamaican heritage, attended the New York City public schools, graduated from Oberlin College, and was a recipient of the prestigious APPAM/Sloan Fellowship in Public Policy and Policy Analysis.

Adam Clayton Powell  IV was born and raised in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Adam’s father, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was the legendary Congressman who represented Harlem from 1944 thru 1970 and is generally considered as the greatest African American politician of the 20th Century. As the scion of distinguished and notable political families, Adam is naturally committed to public service and throughout his life has shown a determination to help those most in need.

Dr. John Flateau is a Professor of Public Administration and Political Science at Medgar Evers College, City University Of NY; Director of their DuBois Bunche Center For Public Policy and US Census Information Center; and Research fellow at the Caribbean Research Center.

Eboni K. Williams currently serves as a FOX News Channel (FNC) legal/political contributor and a frequent co-host on Outnumbered and The Five.

Ebonee Rice is a women’s advocate and non-profit professional. Her primary interests are in strengthening the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of Black women and girls by bolstering the capacity of local stakeholders.
Ebonee is a huge proponent of cultural diplomacy. She is the Chief Ambassador for the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute's (IBWPPI) Young Ambassador Program. 

Andrew Watt is a Managing Director at Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services.

Andrew has responsibility for the strategic direction, business priorities and financial performance of the U.S. Corporate Ratings business as a member of the leadership team.

Nicole Triplett serves as Policy Counsel for the New York Civil Liberties Union. She previously worked as law clerk for US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Communications Director for the House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary.

L. Joy Williams is a political strategist and founder of LJW Community Strategies. She serves as a strategic adviser to elected leaders and organizations across the country and has been featured as a commentator on BET, Pacifica Radio in New York and Los Angeles, MSNBC, Current TV and NY1’s Inside City Hall.

Henry L. Greenidge is an experienced attorney and policy advisor who has focused on infrastructure policy—including resiliency, sustainability, broadband, transportation, and energy.  Henry is currently the Assistant Director for External Affairs in the New York City Mayor’s Office where he manages press, communications, and legislative affairs for the City’s $20 Billion dollar climate program.  

Cory is the current Democratic State Committeeman/District Leader of the 58th Assembly District, serving the neighborhoods of East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Canarsie –holding this position since 2012. Cory Provost is also currently a candidate for the NYC Council 41st District, covering the neighborhoods of Brownsville, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill, East Flatbush, and Crown Heights.

Yuh-Line Niou was elected in 2016 to serve the 65th Assembly District, which covers lower Manhattan. Prior to her election, Yuh-Line spent her career working on legislative issues and advocacy in Washington state and New York. Yuh-Line completed her Master's in Public Administration within the National Urban Fellowship, working on critical regional and environmental concerns and served as Chief of Staff for Assemblymember Ron Kim. 

Samuel M. Pierre is currently the Executive Director at the Haitian American Caucus, a grassroots movement of leading Haitian professionals whose mission is to provide the Haitian community with access to information and resources that will foster self-development and success. 

Jess Morales Rocketto is a senior digital strategist, community organizer, dynamic trainer and speaker. She most recently worked as the Digital Organizing Director for Hillary for America and has held digital organizing roles at Obama for America and AFL-CIO.

Angelo Pinto joined Advancement Project in 2016 to work on the School House to Jail House Track program, as well as our emerging Justice Project. With over ten years of experience working in the youth justice and criminal justice arenas, working directly with system impacted youth, conducting research and leading legislative reform, Angelo brings a unique skill set and commitment to liberation work.

Civil Jusus' art knows no bounds. From gentrification and police brutality to relationships and empowerment, the Brooklyn, New York native uses his media as a voice and outlet for the underrepresented. Weaving together classics reminiscent of 90s hip-hop, Civil veers away from poor-shaming, sexism and self-degradation to create compositions that embody an appreciation and affinity for his community and its culture.

Stephanie is a first-generation Haitian American born and raised in New York.  

After graduating from the Law Center in 2008, Stephanie was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar and was hired as a judicial clerk by Honorable Angelique A. Reed. Upon completion of her clerkship, Stephanie furthered her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Parish of Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Andrew Wilkes is the principal of Wilkes Advocacy Group, a 2011 Coro Fellows alum, and the former Executive Director of the Drum Major Institute, a social change organization founded by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Before assuming that role, Wilkes worked at the American Red Cross of Greater New York, where he managed a $45 million budget for Superstorm Sandy Recovery in New York State and Connecticut.

Kenneth M. Willis, a passionate criminal defense and civil rights attorney representing the poor and disenfranchised; whether it was in New Orleans or New York City, Kenneth had a purpose to fulfill for those who were not as fortunate as the young boy from the Deep South. 

Franck D. Joseph II is a community advocate, public speaker, and youth minister residing in New York City. Known not only for his leadership, but also for his training and the development of others, he continues to exemplify a life of service which extends beyond himself.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Khaair J. Morrison is a candidate for a Juris Doctorate at Howard University School of Law, where he serves as the newly elected Editor-in-Chief of the

Howard Human & Civil Right’s law review. 

Eric Friedman is Assistant Executive Director for Public Affairs with the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB), which administers New York City’s groundbreaking small-donor matching funds program.

Dr. Marta Moreno-Vega established the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institue (CCCADI) in 1976, inspired by a vision to create an international organization to promote and link communities of African descent. She has guided the capital campaign for the renovation of the landmark firehouse at 120 East 125th Street that will be the Center’s new home. 

Estina Baker is a nationally recognized Actress, Poet and Storyteller.  In April of 2016, Ms. Baker accepted the privilege of joining CWA’s (Communications Workers of America) National staff where she serves as the Senior Campaign Lead based out of the district office in Trenton, NJ.

Carmen Dixon is an organizer and educator with a passion for social justice rooted in faith. She currently organizes at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) for its Policing Reform Campaign. 

Representing The Bronx, N.Y., J.U Jones (@iamjujones) is a passionate community leader who preaches living life through acceptance and positivity.  Known for his larger than life voice and personality, J.U is an announcer, Ph.D. Student, and Operations Consultant who loves to work with nonprofits that focus on the betterment of people who marginalized youth through education and life services. .

Kevin Livingston is the founder and president of 100 Suits for 100 Men which was established in 2011.

The organization’s mission is to reduce prison recidivism rate and repeat offenses in convicted felons

through gainful employment and reentry services.

Jon Hurst serves as the Director of NYU’s LGBTQ Center comes to NYU. He previously served as the Director of the LGBT Resource Center at the University of Georgia, where he was responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of LGBTQIA education, outreach and

advocacy programs.

Dr. Griselda Rodriguez-Solomon is a professor and has served as the Director of International Studies Program at the City College of New York (CCNY). Dr. Rodríguez devotes her research and activism to understanding

the ways that race and gendered processes of global economic development shape the lives of working

class women of color, with specific emphasis on Dominican women.

Michael Cox is a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York. Prior to serving the City, Michael was a candidate for State Senate in his home neighborhood of

Brooklyn, New York.

Marquis Jenkins is a Community Organizer in LDF’s Criminal Justice Practice. In that capacity, Marquis works to support the organizing efforts of communities of color seeking to address criminal justice issues.