Ashley Bellant

Grants Manager

Barbara Wieland

Senior Communications
Specialist

Cassie Larrieux

Senior Research
Specialist

Dena Anderson

Membership Services Specialist

John S. Cooper

Executive
Director

Kate McCracken

Chief Operating Officer

Ken Nixon

Director of Outreach and Community Partnerships

Lucas Day

Communications Intern

Kamau Sandiford

Clean Slate
Program Manager

Ronnie Waters

Community Engagement
Specialist

Veronica French

Office
Manager

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Amy Smitter

Development
Director

Barbara Wieland

Communications
Specialist

Dena Anderson

Membership Services Specialist

John S. Cooper

Executive
Director

Josh Hoe

Policy
Analyst

Justin Counts

Fund Development
Fellow

Kate McCracken

Deputy
Director

Kamau Sandiford

Clean Slate
Program Manager

Rick Speck

Community Engagement
Specialist

Ronnie Waters

Community Engagement
Specialist

Tamir Bell

Fund Development
Fellow

Veronica French

Office
Manager

Our Volunteers

Our work is advanced through a partnership of professional staff, volunteers and other community supporters. Volunteers and interns play a fundamental role in our policy work and outreach efforts.

Interested in volunteering or interning with Safe & Just Michigan? Contact us at info@safeandjustmi.org to learn more.

Clean Volunteer Position Description

We are seeking the help of a remote and unpaid volunteer to respond to email and telephone communication received by our stakeholders. The clean slate volunteer will assist in promptly responding to stakeholders seeking information about this new set of laws. SJM does not provide legal advice; however, the volunteer would provide information and resources where people can find assistance in navigating the process.

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Employment Opportunities

Policy Advocacy Manager Position Description

The policy advocacy manager assists SJM leadership with policy development, research, legislative analysis and strategy. The position reports to the executive director.

Communications specialist position description

This position is a member of our communications team and is responsible for the daily internal and external communications with a primary focus on original text, photograph and video content creation. The communications specialist is responsible for administering existing and future social media accounts in a cohesive way that reflects our organizational goals, values, perspective, and brand.

Both positions are advancing through the selection process.

Last updated: Monday, March 20, 2023.