OUR TEAM

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Kalista is currently a student at UPenn Wharton, concentrating in Finance & Real Estate. With a profound commitment to juvenile justice reform, she set out on a mission to share the transformative journeys of former inmates who have successfully reintegrated into society. Kalista was a guest speaker at the TedxYouth@GardenCity conference in June 2023, where she spoke of concerning political and societal issues that we face in today's society. She is also a self-published author. 

 Eric is a senior at Great Neck North High School who enjoys writing, robotics, and learning languages. He speaks English, Mandarin, and Arabic, which he studied in Morocco on a U.S. State Department scholarship. He's especially interested in how languages and storytelling can help people understand unique perspectives and experiences better. As Scripting Director, he's looking forward to developing scripts that will help shape the program's interviews and bring its stories to life. 

Jose Norrington is the Senior Development Associate at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), in Los Angeles, California, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s funding strategy. Jose advises the CEO and Development Director on drafting annual goals and plans, researching new funding opportunities, and working closely with program staff to communicate ARC’s impact and financial needs to potential funders through well-crafted proposals and reports. After serving 15 years of incarceration, Jose developed a deep sense of empathy, which fuels his dedication to serving both the incarcerated community and mentoring returning citizens. Over his career, he has forged key relationships with notable figures across the fashion, self-help, music, film, and media industries. A creative writer and aspiring videographer and editor, Jose also brings hands-on skills developed prior to and during his incarceration, including expertise in welding and high-performance automotive mechanics. Guided by the philosophy of Kaizen, he is dedicated to continuous self-improvement and growth.

David is a senior at The Wheatley School with interests in finance, organization, and leadership. For the past two summers, he has helped coordinate a nonprofit chess camp at a government community center, gaining experience in communication, planning, and working with families and students. As Outreach Manager, David is eager to build connections with guests, organizations, and community partners while helping expand the podcast’s reach. His reliability and communication skills allow him to help create connections and bring the podcast’s stories to more audiences. 

Guadalupe is currently a student at Cypress High School in Cypress, California. She is passionate about criminal justice and wants to spread the word about this foundation. Intrigued from the start, she wants to see the growth of this mission and help turn the life of young offenders who need a second chance. Through social media platforms she wants to spread awareness of the reality these teenagers face and help stop the negative stigma surrounding them. She believes everyone deserves a second chance and is determined to help the cause. 

 Cedar Sahdudee is currently a junior at the Wheatley High School.  She loves writing, theater, and competing in mock trial. She is eager to work on media that brings light to the perspectives of young offenders in a grounded and humanizing way. She believes that justice is complex and entails giving people the opportunity to change their lives for the better. Striving to major in pre-law, she is driven by an initiative for reform in the criminal justice system and a genuine curiosity for hearing differing perspectives.