Sherene Crawford, Esq. 

Sherene Crawford joins the board with decades of experience in justice reform, prosecution, and policy. Ms. Crawford is the Chief of Staff at the Center for Justice Innovation, a nonprofit that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. Previously, Ms. Crawford served as Executive Assistant District Attorney and Division Chief of the Pathways to Public Safety Division at the Manhattan DA’s Office, where she established a framework for reviewing felony cases for alternatives to incarceration. Ms. Crawford led prevention, intervention, and re-entry initiatives while overseeing lawyers and staff. Ms. Crawford also served as an Assistant District Attorney in specialized units, including Cybercrimes and Domestic Violence Ms. Crawford’s career spans leadership roles at the Center for Court Innovation, John Jay College’s National Network for Safe Communities, and the NYC Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence.

Ms. Crawford received a B.A. in Women’s Studies from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. from New York Law School.