Siannie Jacobs,

Founder

SJ Restorative Consulting, LLC

Business Community

“I’ve accepted the role of community representative on the Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to serve as an advocate for equitable practices and to address systemic challenges, notably racial disparities, within the broader criminal justice system.”

Marcus Tyler McDonald,

Director

Charleston Black Lives Matter

Previously Incarcerated Community

Keith Smalls,

Founder & Executive Director

My Communitys Keeper Mentor Group

Crime Survivor Community

“I serve because I want to influence decisions that affect both myself and my community, ensuring that our perspectives are considered. As a community representative, I bring firsthand experiences to the table, allowing me to contribute to meaningful change and ensure that my voice is heard in the process.”

David Truluck,

Executive Director

SHIELD Ministries

Faith Community

“I am a community representative because I believe everyone should have and exercise their voice as we seek to address the issues that impact our community. Communication and action are important if we are to create viable and sustained change in the communities we live in.”

Tim Kulp,

Attorney

Kulp & Elliott

Defense Bar Community

Patsy H. Gardner,

Executive Director

A Second Chance Resource Center Network United, Inc.

Nonprofit Community

“As a Community Representative, I am driven by my belief in the importance of second chances, the inherent potential in every individual, and the ability to transform lives. Together, we strive to build a brighter and more equitable future for everyone. ”

Ashley Pennington,

Attorney

Burnette Shutt McDaniel, PA

Civil Rights Community

“I am honored to serve as part of this innovative forum that measures the outcomes of the local criminal justice system and explores “best practice” improvements that protect our civil rights and benefit the entire community.”

Enrique (Henry) Grace,

Director

Charleston Hispanic Association

Hispanic Community

Anthony Bishara,

Professor

Department of Psychology,
College of Charleston

Community-at-Large

“I serve as a CJCC Community Representative because the CJCC has a successful track record of using collaboration, partnership, and data to make our community a better place. I have been lucky to work with and learn from this fine group of professionals.”

Chris Welch,

Health Equity Consultant

Healthcare Community

“I’m proud to participate with Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council because they have cultivated a productive, solutions-oriented environment where a wide range of stakeholders can engage in important dialogue that leads to tangible improvements to our criminal justice system.”

Leslie Hill,

Associate Professor

Department of Criminal Justice,
The Citadel

Graduate Program in Related Field of Study Community

“As a criminal justice professor, I am uniquely interested in using data to improve the criminal justice system in my community.”

Kierra Wilson,

Owner

Konnect Support Solutions, LLC

Designated Liaison

“I became involved with CJCC because, as a former felon who turned my life around, I am passionate about reforming the criminal justice system to provide others with the same opportunities for success and reintegration that I was fortunate to receive.”