We are passionate about social justice and transformative defense.

OUR TEAM

The best defense is a collaborative effort between lawyers, social workers, investigators, and community members. We are thrilled to join the league of those committed to criminal justice reform through holistic defense. A safe and healthy future for all includes a redemptive, restorative, and rehabilitative approach to criminal justice.

Board & Staff

  • Elizabeth Latimer

    President

  • Peter Washington

    Treasurer

  • Maitreya Badami

    Secretary

  • Brandon Williams

    Board Member

  • Amy Magnus

    Board Member

  • Shisha Yang

    Lead Collaborative Defender

  • Rebecca Mata

    Forensic Social Worker

Internship Program

  • Johnah Potter

    MSW Intern, 2024-present

  • Hannah Jennings

    CJ Intern, 2023-present

  • Coreen Larsen-Griffen

    BSW Intern, 2023-2024

  • Kayla Urjevich

    BSW Intern, 2022-2023

  • Jaclyn Noble

    MPA Intern, 2022-2023

  • Ann Petersen

    Social Work Field Supervisor, 2022-2024

Want to join our team?

Take a look at our job and internship openings or send us an email at elizabeth@bdep.org.