EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Chrisleen Herard is a storyteller, journalist, and content creator with a commitment to criminal justice reform and community healing. A graduate of Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications, she specialized in Media, Journalism & Film Communications and gained hands-on experience reporting on the U.S. justice system as a crime journalist for the Howard University News Service and later as a freelance reporter for AFRO News.
Chrisleen’s work has focused on elevating the voices of those impacted by incarceration and systemic injustice. Through her volunteer work with the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, she has supported storytelling and production efforts for families affected by violence and incarceration. She is also the creator of One Phone Call, an upcoming video series sharing the stories of formerly incarcerated individuals.
With a background in legal and nonprofit spaces—including internships with the Boston Bar Association and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts—Chrisleen brings a strong foundation in advocacy, communication, and organizational support to her role as Executive Assistant at the Transformational Prison Project. Her mission is to use her skills to amplify voices often left unheard and support work that fosters healing, accountability, and transformative justice. We are so excited to welcome Chrisleen to our beautiful, chaotic family!
Chrisleen’s work has focused on elevating the voices of those impacted by incarceration and systemic injustice. Through her volunteer work with the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, she has supported storytelling and production efforts for families affected by violence and incarceration. She is also the creator of One Phone Call, an upcoming video series sharing the stories of formerly incarcerated individuals.
With a background in legal and nonprofit spaces—including internships with the Boston Bar Association and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts—Chrisleen brings a strong foundation in advocacy, communication, and organizational support to her role as Executive Assistant at the Transformational Prison Project. Her mission is to use her skills to amplify voices often left unheard and support work that fosters healing, accountability, and transformative justice. We are so excited to welcome Chrisleen to our beautiful, chaotic family!
