Haley Simental

Haley Simental

My name is Haley Simental, and I am a Transition Coach at Lone Star Justice Alliance. I graduated from the University of Denver with a double major in communications and psychology, and I obtained my master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in...
Taylor Wortham

Taylor Wortham

Taylor, a Dallas native, is currently pursuing a degree in political science. Her passion for social justice was sparked by stories of influential figures like Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Trayvon Martin. Taylor is dedicated to developing essential...
Troy Acevedo

Troy Acevedo

Troy is a first-generation college graduate from Puerto Rico. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he gained a strong foundation in advocacy, community engagement, and support for justice-involved youth....
Joseph Swanson

Joseph Swanson

Joe Swanson is a proud Texan who is devoted to confronting the history of systemic injustice in his home state. He joined the staff of the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas as their first community organizer after graduating from Wake Forest University with a...
Sadie Groberg

Sadie Groberg

As the Mitigation Investigator, Sadie works directly with all of LSJA’s JustSentencing clients. Her work is driven by her belief that system change can only be achieved through the empowerment of our most vulnerable populations. Her favorite part of her job is...