THE SOUTH & THE NEXT250
5:00 PM
Opening Remarks
6:00 PM
Opening Remarks
6:15 PM
Screening of Crime & Punishment in America
7:00 PM
Discussion with filmmaker Lynn Novick, Moderated by Josie Duffy Rice
SPEAKERS
Lynn Novich
Award-winning filmmaker Lynn Novick has spent decades producing landmark documentaries on American history and culture. Her work with PBS has earned numerous Emmy, Peabody, and DuPont awards.
Josie Duffy-Rice
Journalist, writer, and podcast host Josie Duffy Rice covers prosecutors, prisons, and the broader justice system. A Peabody-nominated creator and former president of The Appeal, her work spans major outlets and award-winning podcasts shaping national conversations on law and policy.
DAY 2 AGENDA
Day 2 at Atlanta History Center brings together leaders from across the South for a full day of conversations exploring what the next 250 years of justice in America could look like. Through keynote conversations, panels, storytelling, and film, attendees will engage with policymakers, advocates, journalists, business leaders, and directly impacted voices shaping new approaches to safety, accountability, dignity, and opportunity across the region.
Full day of programming with Breakfast and Lunch provided.
7:45 - 8:45 AM
Check in & Breakfast Buffet
8:45 - 10:30 AM
WELCOME REMARKS
Ana Zamora, The Just Trust
Katrice Hardy, The Marshall Project
STANDING ON HISTORY, GROUNDING JUST FUTURES
Dr. Calinda Lee, CEO and Principal Consultant, Sources Cultural Resources Management
MINI KEYNOTE 1: BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PUBLIC DEFENDERS
Jonathan Rapping - Founder, Gideon’s Promise, Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Justice Certificate Program, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
PANEL 1: REIMAGINING JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION IN THE SOUTH Moderated by Amy Solomon Senior Fellow, Council on Criminal Justice
Panelists:
Cam Ward - Director, Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
Anne Precythe - Former Director, Missouri Departments of Corrections
Sherry Boston - District Attorney, DeKalb County
Tamika Williams - Deputy Director, Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement, Memphis
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 - 12:00 PM
MINI KEYNOTE 2: WHY THE SOUTH MATTERS TO THE NATIONAL JOURNALISM ECOSYSTEM
Jamiles Lartey - Staff Writer, The Marshall Project
PANEL 2: SPOTLIGHT ON JACKSON: JOURNALISM & THE NEXT 250 Moderated by Katrice Hardy CEO, The Marshall Project
Panelists:
Caleb Bedillion - Reporter, The Marshall Project
Daja Henry Reporter - The Marshall Project
Jerry Mitchell Investigative Reporter, Mississippi Today
FIRESIDE CHAT:
Andrew Jarecki Filmmaker, The Alabama Solution, in conversation with Katrice Hardy
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 - 2:00 PM
WHY THE SOUTH MATTERS FOR THE NATIONAL REFORM ECOSYSTEM Jessica Jackson - CEO, REFORM Alliance
MINI KEYNOTE 3: CENTERING SURVIVORS IN THE NEXT 250 Aswad Thomas Vice President, Just Safe & National Director, Crime Survivors Speak
PANEL 3: ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH LOCAL SOLUTIONS Moderated by Jolene Forman Chief Program and Advocacy Officer, The Just Trust
Panelists:
Carla Crowder - Executive Director, Alabama Appleseed
Tim Head - President and CEO, Unify.US
Ainka Jackson - Founding Executive Director, Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation
Daryl Atkinson - Executive Director, Second Chance Federation
2:00 - 3:00 PM
MINI KEYNOTE 4: AI & THE NEXT 250
Adam Gelb - President and CEO, Council on Criminal Justice
PANEL 4: IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY, EFFICIENCY, AND OUTCOMES THROUGH RESPONSIBLE TECH & AI Moderated by Aaron Sankin Data Editor, The Marshall Project
Panelists:
Evan Green-Lowe - Director of State Engagement, Recidiviz
Dr. Ian Adams - Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina
Jodi Anderson Jr. - Founder, Rézme
Mike Daniska - Senior Deputy Secretary for Organizational Performance, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections
3:00 - 3:15 PM
BREAK
3:15 - 4:00 PM
SHORT FILM CLIP FOR “THE RETURN” – THE STORY OF JONATHAN IRONS
FIRESIDE CHAT: TURNING PAIN INTO POWER Moderated by filmmaker Rasool Berry Teaching and Family Pastor, The Bridge Church & Director of Partnerships & Content Development, Our Daily Bread Ministries
Maya Moore & Jonathan Irons -
Co-Founders of Win With Justice
SPEAKERS
Katrice Hardy
CEO of The Marshall Project, Katrice Hardy is an award-winning newsroom leader shaping national conversations on justice. Previously at The Dallas Morning News and USA Today Network, her work has contributed to Pulitzer Prize–winning reporting.
Ana Zamora
Founder and CEO of The Just Trust, Ana Zamora leads a national effort to invest in safer communities and expand opportunity. With nearly two decades across advocacy, policy, and philanthropy, she has been a driving force in advancing bipartisan reform across the country.
Anne Precythe
Former Director of Corrections for Missouri, Anne Precythe brings over 30 years of leadership in community corrections and public safety. She now advises agencies nationwide on effective correctional strategies and system transformation.
Caleb Bedellion
Staff writer at The Marshall Project, Caleb Bedillion covers prisons, courts, and policing in Mississippi. His investigative work has exposed systemic failures in the justice system and driven accountability through local and national partnerships.
Jessica Jackson
CEO of REFORM Alliance, Jessica Jackson is a national leader in bipartisan criminal justice reform. She has helped advance landmark policies, including the First Step Act, and continues to drive reforms impacting hundreds of thousands nationwide.
Ainka Jackson
Executive Director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation, Ainka Jackson leads efforts to advance racial equity and community healing. Her work bridges advocacy, education, and movement-building rooted in Selma’s legacy.
Evan Green-Lowe
Director at Recidiviz, Evan Green-Lowe works with correctional systems nationwide to improve outcomes through data and technology. His background spans global development and large-scale government advising.
Maya Moore
Maya Moore is a basketball icon and Olympic gold medalist who stepped away from her career to advocate for criminal justice reform. She now leads efforts advancing justice through her nonprofit work.
Dr. Calinda Lee
Dr. Calinda Lee is a cultural historian and founder of Sources CRM, specializing in storytelling, public space, and community memory. With over 20 years of experience, she helps institutions design spaces and narratives that reflect the lived experiences of communities.
Amy L. Solomon
Amy Solomon is a senior policy leader and former Assistant Attorney General who led the Office of Justice Programs. With experience across government and philanthropy, she has overseen billions in investments to strengthen community safety nationwide.
Sherry Boston
District Attorney of DeKalb County, Sherry Boston leads one of Georgia’s largest prosecution offices. Known for advancing innovative approaches to public safety, she has built specialized units addressing trafficking, digital crime, and violence prevention.
Daja Henry
Staff writer at The Marshall Project, Daja Henry focuses on investigative reporting that exposes injustice and interrogates history. Her work spans prisons, policing, and environmental justice, earning multiple national journalism awards.
Aswad Thomas
Vice President at Just Safe and National Director of Crime Survivors Speak, Aswad Thomas brings lived experience and national leadership to advancing survivor-centered approaches to safety. His work has been featured across major national media.
Daryl Atkinson
Executive Director and civil rights attorney, Daryl Atkinson has led major legal and policy victories expanding second chances and voting rights. His work has impacted thousands and shaped reform efforts across multiple states.
Jonathan Irons
Jonathan Irons is a justice advocate who was wrongfully incarcerated for over two decades before being exonerated. He now works to raise awareness and advance reform through advocacy and storytelling.
Dr. Ian Adams
Assistant Professor of Criminology at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Ian Adams studies policing, technology, and public safety. His research informs evidence-based practices across law enforcement agencies.
Lawrence Bartley
Publisher of The Marshall Project Inside, Lawrence Bartley leads award-winning journalism reaching incarcerated people nationwide. Drawing from his own experience with incarceration, his work centers on expanding access to information and elevating the humanity of people behind bars.
Cam Ward
Director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, Cam Ward leads statewide efforts around reentry and supervision. A former legislator, he has played a key role in advancing criminal justice reform across Alabama.
Tamika Williams
Deputy Director of Memphis’ Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement, Tamika Williams leads gun violence reduction efforts and community-based safety initiatives. Her work bridges government, community, and prevention strategies to reduce harm and save lives.
Jerry Mitchell
Investigative reporter at Mississippi Today, Jerry Mitchell’s work has helped convict Klansmen, expose wrongful convictions, and reopen civil rights-era cases. A MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer finalist, he is one of the nation’s most impactful investigative journalists.
Jolene Forman
Chief Program and Advocacy Officer at The Just Trust, Jolene Forman has spent over two decades advancing criminal justice reform through policy, advocacy, and philanthropy. Her work has shaped major legislative and systems-level change nationwide.
Adam Gelb
Founder and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, Adam Gelb has spent decades advancing evidence-based policy and reform. His work has helped drive impactful changes across more than 30 states.
Jodi Anderson Jr.
Co-founder of Rézme, Jodi Anderson Jr. builds technology connecting employers with opportunity talent. A Stanford graduate, his work focuses on expanding access, workforce innovation, and second chances.
Rasool Berry
Pastor, speaker, and content leader, Rasool Berry explores the intersection of faith, culture, and justice. He is a storyteller and creator focused on meaningful dialogue and community impact.
Tim Head
President and CEO of Unify.US, Timothy Head is a national leader in bipartisan policy and legislative advocacy. He played a key role in advancing major federal reforms, including the First Step Act.
Jonathan Rapping
Co-founder of Gideon’s Promise, Jonathan Rapping is a nationally recognized leader working to transform public defense. A MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient, he has spent his career building a movement of defenders advancing equity in the justice system.
Jamiles Lartey
Staff writer at The Marshall Project, Jamiles Lartey reports on criminal justice with a focus on race, policing, and systemic inequities. Formerly with The Guardian, he brings a sharp national lens to local and regional stories shaping public understanding.
Andrew Jarecki
Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Jarecki has produced and directed acclaimed documentaries including The Jinx and Capturing the Friedmans. His work has driven real-world impact, including criminal investigations and convictions.
Carla Crowder
Executive Director of Alabama Appleseed, Carla Crowder leads efforts to reduce mass incarceration and expand second chances. A former journalist and attorney, her work has helped secure release and relief for dozens of individuals.
Aaron Sankin
Data Editor at The Marshall Project, Aaron Sankin leads investigative reporting focused on data and technology in the justice system. His work has earned major national awards for uncovering systemic inequities.
Mike Daniska
Senior Deputy Secretary for Organizational Performance at the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Mike Daniska leads strategy, data, and operations. His work focuses on improving system performance and outcomes statewide.
DAY 3?
WHILE THERE IS NO "FORMAL" DAY 3 IN ATLANTA...THERE ARE ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE WHEN YOU GET BACK HOME.
OUR TEAM HAS PUT TOGETHER A TOOLKIT, DESIGNED TO EQUIP YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED TO PREPARE FOR AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DIGITAL CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF THE JUNE 2nd LAUNCH—INCLUDING A BRAND STYLE GUIDE, MESSAGING GUIDE, AND READY-TO-USE SOCIAL GRAPHICS AND TEMPLATES.