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 on each person’s photo to read a short bio about them.
Dr. Marc Howard| Founder & President
Louis L. Reed| Executive Vice President
Alessandra Rose| Program Director
Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez| NY State Program Director
David Schultz| Program Facilitator
Eleanor “Nell” Haney| Operations Manager
Board of Directors
The Douglass Project is just getting started. 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.
Paul Blavin
Mara Burros
Jason Flom
Halim Flowers
Amanda Knox
Faye Landes
Dr. Carmelle Norice-Tra
Sister Helen Prejean
Michael G. Ryan
Marty Tankleff
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.
