Our Staff

WHY OJPC EXISTS AND WHAT WE DO

The Ohio Justice & Policy Center works to create fair, intelligent, redemptive criminal-justice systems through zealous client-centered advocacy, collaborative policy reform, and empowering community education.

Gabe Davis

Gabe Davis

Executive Director

Kevin Werner

Kevin Werner

Policy Director

Kalliah-Marie Newport

Kalliah-Marie Newport

Beyond Guilt Paralegal

Annie Shaver

Annie Shaver

Development Associate, Volunteer Coordinator

LaToya Bell

LaToya Bell

Deputy Director

Verjine Adanalian

Verjine Adanalian

Attorney, Director of Second Chance Project

Sarah Estes

Sarah Estes

Development Director

Suzanne Zazycki

Suzanne Zazycki

Staff Attorney

Mark Vander Laan

Mark Vander Laan

Litigation Director

Elijah Hack

Elijah Hack

Beyond Guilt Staff Attorney

Tyra Patterson

Tyra Patterson

Community Outreach Strategist and Paralegal

Takia Chappell

Takia Chappell

Paralegal

Ashley Ward

Ashley Ward

Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Justice for All Fellow