Our Mission

Serve as a catalyst for systemic change in Oklahoma’s criminal legal system to promote just and appropriate accountability while reducing mass incarceration and its generational harm to families.

OCJR Board of Directors

OCJR's Board of Directors contribute to the vision, direction and collaboration of OK Justice Reform and its partners. Through years of experience and knowledge, our Board of Director's pave the way to creating a better Oklahoma.

Sue Ann Arnall

President, Arnall Family Foundation

Dr. Tiffany Crutcher

Founder, Terence Crutcher Foundation

Sarah Edwards

Attorney, Hartzog Conger Cason

Francie Ekwerekwu

Assistant Federal Public Defender

Susan Esco

Community Advocate for Oklahoma’s Marginalized Women

David Ligon

Fmr Director of Finance and Administration at DHS

Dan Little

Fmr Attorney and Businessman

Felicity Rose

Director of Research, Criminal Justice Reform, FWD.us

Amy Santee

Senior Program Officer, George Kaiser Family Foundation

Kris Steele

Executive Director, TEEM, former Speaker of the House

Rev. George Young, Ph.D

Oklahoma State Senator

Our Coalition

Our team works incredibly hard behind the scenes to drive the vision and execution of OCJR's initiatives, projects and events.

From ambassadors with firsthand experience to experts in policy and communication, we're equipped to tell stories of real Oklahomans and the data and policies impacting our daily lives.

An illustration of the State of Oklahoma

Our Team

Our team works incredibly hard behind the scenes to drive the vision and execution of OCJR's initiatives, projects and events. From ambassadors with firsthand experience to experts in policy and communication, we're equipped to tell stories of real Oklahomans and the data and policies impacting our daily lives.

Damion Shade

Executive Director
damion@okjusticereform.org

Jennifer Williams

Deputy Director
jennifer@okjusticereform.org

Ashley Bender

Interactive Marketing Manager
ashley@okjusticereform.org

Michael Olson

Policy Counsel
michael@okjusticereform.org

Caroline Cole

Statewide Engagement Manager
caroline@okjusticereform.org

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