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
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Elizabeth Latimer
President
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Peter Washington
Treasurer
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Maitreya Badami
Secretary
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Brandon Williams
Board Member
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Amy Magnus
Board Member
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Shisha Yang
Lead Collaborative Defender
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Rebecca Mata
Forensic Social Worker
Internship Program
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Johnah Potter
MSW Intern, 2024-present
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Hannah Jennings
CJ Intern, 2023-present
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Coreen Larsen-Griffen
BSW Intern, 2023-2024
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Kayla Urjevich
BSW Intern, 2022-2023
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Jaclyn Noble
MPA Intern, 2022-2023
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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.