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Our Staff

At the Center, putting people first is what we do—in legal systems and in communities. Within our nearly 1,000-person (and growing) team, we have planners, lawyers, social workers, researchers, violence interrupters, case managers, community engagement coordinators, and many others from diverse fields and backgrounds.

Meet the dedicated leaders who are guiding our organization towards community justice that puts people first.

Julian Adler

Julian Adler

Managing Director of Innovation, Research, and National Impact

Joseph Barrett

Joseph Barrett

Project Director of Manhattan Justice Opportunities

Thaddeus Canty

Thaddeus Canty

Project Director of Red Hook Community Justice Center

Pat Cioffi

Pat Cioffi

Director of Real Estate and Administrative Operations

Herbert Kwok

Herbert Kwok

Deputy Director of Technology Strategy & Support

Layman Lee

Layman Lee

Senior Project Director of Neighborhood Safety Initiatives

Xiuhui Lim

Xiuhui Lim

Project Director of Supervised Release, Brooklyn Justice Initiatives

Dee Mandiyan

Dee Mandiyan

Senior Program Manager of Youth Justice Board

Amanda Nathan

Amanda Nathan

Project Director of New Rochelle Community Justice Center

Tia Pooler

Tia Pooler

Senior Director of Data Analytics and Applied Research

Danielle Pugh

Danielle Pugh

Director of Judicial Education and Leadership

Dana Rivera

Dana Rivera

Project Director of Brooklyn Justice Initiatives

Julie Taylor

Julie Taylor

Director of Community Impact and Youth Initiatives