Erin Baker supports L4GG’S Climate Change and Environmental Justice program. Prior to joining L4GG, Erin supported various environmental nonprofits in delivering mission-achieving work through administrative assistance, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. She holds an American Bar Association approved Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego and a B.A. in Sociology: Law and Society from University of California, San Diego. Erin is excited to bring her administrative and legal skills, as well as her passion for environmental protection, to the L4GG team.

Lucas works with philanthropic partners to drive interest in and support for all aspects of L4GG’s programming. Prior to L4GG, he led the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic major gifts program at The Conservation Fund, a national organization focused on land conservation, climate solutions, and community development. Lucas began his career as an organizer and fundraiser on various political campaigns before joining the nonprofit sector with the Partnership for Public Service, an organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy, where his role focused on individual giving and foundation relations. Lucas holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Connecticut.

Jillian Blanchard is L4GG’s Senior Vice President of Climate Change and Environmental Justice and a nationally recognized attorney in energy and natural resources law. Ms. Blanchard has worked in all levels of government, nonprofit, and the private sector on environmental, infrastructure, and climate change issues for over 25 years. In 2018, she helped craft Governor Gavin Newsom's climate change platform as part of his reelection campaign and regularly advises cities and public agencies on infrastructure, environmental, and energy issues. As Senior VP of the Climate Change and Climate Justice Program at L4GG, she has managed over 600 lawyers to help provide critical guidance to cities, states, and nonprofit partners to help expedite the country's shift to a clean and equitable green economy and to address environmental justice.

Alexandria Brooks serves as the Executive Assistant to the President and Executive Director, where she is dedicated to furthering the mission of her leadership and the organization. She joined L4GG with a background spanning legal administration, executive support, business operations, and organizational leadership. Prior to joining L4GG, Alexandria held leadership and operations roles in both legal and startup settings, where she developed expertise in project coordination, administration, and executive leadership support. 

Jaden Carter brings years of experience leading fundraising efforts for community-led, grassroots nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining L4GG, he served as the Development Manager for Elevate North Texas, where he managed resource development to grow Elevate from a small, volunteer-run start-up project to an established organization supporting hundreds of homeless youth every year.

Jaden's expertise lies in leveraging grant funding to build organizational capacity, and he has led institutional fundraising strategy and management for organizations across a variety of issue areas, including LGBTQ+ rights, HIV care, homelessness services, mental health, animal rights, and arts and culture. He is excited to bring these skills to L4GG, where so many critical and intersectional issues are simultaneously supported at the common thread of equity and justice for all.

Allison Chapman (She/Her/Hers) brings her passion for advocating for the LGBTQ+ community to L4GG after nearly three years of independent advocacy work. Since 2022, Allison Chapman has been tracking and analyzing Anti-LGBTQ+ bills and policies across the United States. Her research and expertise has been cited in over 100 publications including Reuters, Washington Post, NBC, Huff Post, and more. She brings with her an expansive professional background in engineering, cybersecurity, and healthcare and holds a B.Sc. in Digital Forensics & Cyber Security from Eastern Kentucky University. Allison hopes to continue her education in 2026 by pursuing a law degree.

Kunyu (pronounced "Kwan-yoo") comes to L4GG from the ACLU of Kansas, where she worked as Senior Staff Attorney on a variety of civil rights issues, including First Amendment, criminal legal reform, policing, and voting rights matters. Prior to joining the ACLU, Kunyu served as a term clerk for the Hon. Edward J. Davila and the Hon. Virginia K. DeMarchi in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Before clerking, she worked for several years as an associate at Fenwick & West LLP litigating patent, copyright, trademark, and employment cases. Kunyu holds a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and a JD with a public service law certificate from the University of California, Davis School of Law. She is admitted to practice in California, Kansas, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and federal district courts across the country.

Katherine Christopher is a Supervising Attorney in the Environmental Justice and Climate Change group at Lawyers for Good Government. She joined L4GG after working as an Attorney-Adviser for two years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where she advised clients on the creation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, as well as other EPA grant programs. Prior to that, she worked as an Associate for a large New York law firm advising clients involved in securities litigation, in addition to building out governance and compliance programs for large financial institutions. Katherine received her Juris Doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is located in Washington, D.C. 

Estuardo is Project Corazon's Program Manager. In this role, he manages client outreach initiatives, develops new programs and partnerships, and provides support and resources to asylum seekers.As an asylum seeker who spent over eighteen months in Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols, Estuardo has a unique understanding of the obstacles individuals face when seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border. During his time in Mexico, Estuardo started a program designed to provide LGBTQ+ asylum seekers with support and resources in Mexico and beyond. Through this program, Estuardo worked to connect LGBTQ+ asylum seekers with medical care, legal support, safe shelters, and other resources.

Estuardo continues to leverage his lived expertise to support particularly vulnerable asylum seekers in Mexico and the US as well as to educate attorneys, community members, and other stakeholders about asylum-related issues. He has been featured in various publications including The NY Times, National Geographic, El Pais, Univision, and Telemundo. Prior to his work supporting asylum seekers, Estuardo and his husband ran a successful digital and marketing business in Guatemala for several years. He holds a degree in business administration from San Carlos University in Guatemala.

Samara Cohen is a Clean Energy & Green Finance attorney in the Climate Change & Environmental Justice Program at L4GG. Prior to joining L4GG, Samara worked as an associate attorney at several Am Law 50 firms. During her time in the private sector, Samara’s practice focused on representing clients in the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects. Samara represented clients in various types of financing transactions, including tax equity investments, debt financings, term loans, syndicated bridge and revolving loan facilities mainly for solar and battery energy storage projects. Samara holds a B.A. in Government and Politics and a B.A. in Spanish Language, Literatures, and Culture from the University of Maryland, College Park where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. She is a member of the Bar in New York and the District of Columbia.

Alexis joins L4GG from the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch.

As a trial attorney in the Commercial Litigation Branch, she represented the United States in a variety of affirmative and defensive matters involving the government’s money and property interests, ranging from wildfire litigation to PPP loan disputes.

While at the DOJ, Alexis was awarded a Civil Division Special Commendation for her work to enhance equity and efficiency in student loan discharge adversary proceedings.

Prior to joining the DOJ, Alexis served as a term law clerk for the Hon. Sarah Evans Barkers in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Alexis graduated cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Indiana and has appeared in the Federal Circuit, the Court of Federal Claims, and district courts across the country.

Prior to joining L4GG, Jonathan was an Assistant Attorney General for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. As an AAG, he represented Massachusetts ratepayers in dockets before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities in dockets involving renewable energy, utility financing, gas safety, and environmental justice. He also previously worked as a class action and consumer rights attorney, as well as an appellate paralegal and summer law clerk at the U.S. Department of Justice. Jonathan is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts. During law school, Jonathan represented a housing client as a student attorney in the BU Law Civil Litigation Clinic and was an Articles Editor for the Boston University Law Review. He holds a B.A. from Tufts University and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law.

Ty Douglass supports L4GG’s Climate Change and Environmental Justice program, bringing five years of experience as a senior paralegal, including leading teams and managing complex immigration cases at a prominent immigration firm. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago’s Harris School, with certificates in Environmental and Energy Policy and Social and Economic Inequality, and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from Georgia State University.
Working at the intersection of law and policy, Ty applies skills in client engagement, legal research, and compelling storytelling to advance L4GG’s mission of social and environmental justice. Ty is deeply committed to advancing racial and social equity and building a more sustainable future for all.

Kadi Eubanks serves as the Human Resources Manager for Lawyers for Good Government. She has 10+ years of experience in Human Resources Management supporting a variety of industries at both the national and international level. Having served in small HR departments or operating as a department of one, she excels in creating compassionate and supportive organizational environments. She finds particular joy in supporting non-profit organizations as she is able to see the first-hand impact their missions have in their surrounding communities. She graduated from Florida Southern College with a B.A. in English Literature and holds a Senior Certified Professional credential from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP).

As the Development Associate at L4GG, Stephanie Fitzgerald provides administrative support for all fundraising activities. With a background in libraries and information management, she is adept at organizing donor information within CRMs to streamline fundraising efforts. Prior to L4GG, Stephanie worked as the Membership and Database Coordinator for the Mount Washington Observatory before eventually moving into the role of Director of Development. Stephanie holds an MLIS from Pratt Institute and a B.A. in Art History from Connecticut College.

Camilla Getz is a Clean Energy Staff Attorney at Lawyers for Good Government in the Climate Change and Environmental Justice Program, where she leverages her legal expertise to support all levels of government and non-profits implement clean energy projects. Drawing on her background as an Assistant City Attorney and her experience working with environmental non-profits, Camilla specializes in providing legal guidance on clean energy financing and climate change initiatives. She works with attorneys and coalition partners to help communities maximize opportunities under federal programs, including the Inflation Reduction Act, promoting sustainable and equitable solutions nationwide. Camilla is a member of the California Bar.

Rose Goodbread supports the L4GG’s Climate Change and Environmental Justice program at L4GG. Prior to joining L4GG, Rose advocated for social justice by developing programs that address food insecurity, health inequalities, and environmental injustice. She holds a M.A. in Global Sustainability from the University of South Florida and a B.A. in Sustainability Studies from the University of Florida. Rose is excited to bring her enthusiasm of public service and protecting the environment to the L4GG team.

Mandy Hagseth leads L4GG’s state-level advocacy and democratic engagement programs. Prior to joining L4GG, she served as the Director of Policy & Advocacy at Missouri Family Health Council (now Beacon Reproductive Health Network), where she helped develop a statewide contraceptive equity initiative, built a policy and advocacy department, and led the successful passage of a historic bipartisan health bill. Mandy also served as the Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellow to UN Women Liberia and brings over twenty years of additional experience mobilizing and advocating for state policy change. She holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts in Music/English from the University of South Dakota.

Ryan Hathaway is L4GG’s Director of Environmental and Climate Justice and a nationally recognized leader in environmental policy and federal government.   Mr. Hathaway previously served as the Director for Environmental Justice and Director of The White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council at the White House Council on Environmental Quality in the Executive Office of the President.  Prior, he worked at the U.S. Department of the Interior as the Environmental Justice Coordinator, and also led the Department's Major Infrastructure, Permitting, NEPA, and FAST-41 Program.  Ryan served in several leadership roles, including previously as Branch Chief for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Land Use Planning at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).  He has over 15 years of experience in federal civil service from local fieldwork and administration to program management, policy, and leadership of multi-billion dollar national and international permitting and environmental policy programs.  Ryan has his Bachelor's in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Delaware, and his Master’s in Natural Resource Management and Master’s Certificate in Sustainable Development from Virginia Tech University. He has served as adjunct faculty at several universities, as a board member on many organizations focused on improving the world we live in, and addresses audiences around the world as a speaker and panelist on leadership, environmental policy, and building a better future.  

Sharnelle Henry serves as the Administrative Assistant to Jillian Blanchard, Vice President of Climate Change and Environmental Justice. She has several years of experience in the Higher Education industry, and is particularly passionate about project management and organizational support.Prior to L4GG, Sharnelle was the Director of Student Life and Judicial Affairs, working in partnership with the Vice President to orchestrate various aspects of the student experience and manage campus-wide conduct and Title IX cases.Sharnelle graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelors of Music Education and from Framingham State University with a Masters of Education in TESL.

Sterling Howard leads L4GG’s fundraising, communications, and attorney engagement efforts. Previously, Ms. Howard served as Director of Development & Communications at Rising for Justice. In this role she led the organization, previously known as D.C. Law Students in Court, through a name change and rebrand. She also planned the organization's 50th Anniversary. From 2011 - 2018, Ms. Howard was a Senior Manager at Equal Justice Works in the Fellowship Program, where her portfolio of work was a unique mix of program management, sponsor relations and fundraising. Sterling has a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. in Art History from S.M.U. 

Rachel Johnson joined L4GG in the fall of 2025 as Senior Counsel with the Pro Bono Litigation Corps. Rachel previously served as an Administrative Judge for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), where she adjudicated complaints of workplace discrimination under various federal anti-discrimination laws including Title VII. Prior to that, Rachel was a Staff Attorney in the Women’s and Reproductive Rights Project of the ACLU of Illinois, focused on improving gender equity and expanding access to comprehensive reproductive and gender affirming healthcare, which included ensuring individuals are not denied information or care due to their providers’ religious views. Rachel previously worked as a litigator representing survivors of gender-based violence and exploitation in both civil and criminal court. Rachel graduated cum laude from DePaul University College of Law with a certificate in public interest and is admitted to practice in Illinois.

Suhayla Karawan serves as the Vice President of Operations at L4GG, where she leads and oversees the organization’s administrative functions and day-to-day operations. Prior to joining L4GG, she worked as an Operations Manager/Administrator for a healthcare startup that provided telehealth services to underinsured and underserved populations. Suhayla graduated from University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Literature.

Carol is Supervisory Attorney for Clean Energy & Green Finance in the Climate Change & Environmental Justice Program at L4GG. Prior to joining L4GG, Carol served as Vice President and Corporate Sustainability Officer at Freddie Mac, where she founded and led the company’s first Sustainability Office and advised executive leadership on climate risk, sustainable housing finance, and environmental strategy. During her tenure, Freddie Mac issued over $3 billion in Impact Bonds supporting housing energy-efficiency and affordability and launched consumer education tools to empower homeowners and renters. As Associate General Counsel, she represented the company on federal housing policy, mortgage finance regulation, and mission-driven housing initiatives designed to expand access to affordable housing. The early part of her career was spent as a finance attorney at an Am Law 50 firm. Carol is passionate about building pragmatic legal and financial frameworks that help communities deploy clean energy, improve resilience, and access emerging climate finance opportunities. She holds a BS from Boston University and JD from American University Washington College of Law. She is a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar and the Virginia Bar (voluntarily inactive). 

Laura brings her passion for pro bono engagement to L4GG as its Senior Manager of Pro Bono Initiatives.  Prior to joining L4GG, she served for 23 years as the U.S. Department of Justice Pro Bono Program Manager and Chair of the Federal Government Pro Bono Program, which was most recently housed in the DOJ Office for Access to Justice.  In that role, Laura developed and oversaw a nationwide effort to recruit, advise, and support pro bono work by federal government attorneys and legal staff from over 60 federal agencies.  Earlier in her career, Laura served in DOJ's Civil Division and Office of Legal Policy as well as the Federal Election Commission's Office of General Counsel.  She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Ohio State University College of Law, where she served as Editor in Chief of the Law Journal.

Larissa Koehler is L4GG's Supervising Attorney focused on environmental justice issues and oversees the organization's Decarbonization and Climate Resilience Funding Clinic.  Prior to joining L4GG, she spent over a decade at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), working on a variety of clean energy and transportation issues.  In her time at EDF, she engaged in administrative and regulatory advocacy and worked with a variety of stakeholders, including community-based and environmental justice organizations.  She has a JD from George Washington University Law School and a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University.  

Amy supports clean energy and infrastructure programs by providing technical assistance to help states and communities comply with domestic sourcing requirements. Prior to joining L4GG, Amy led U.S. EPA’s implementation efforts on Build America Buy America and participated as a senior analyst on many air pollution regulations. Additionally, Amy previously served as an environmental protection specialist at the Federal Highway Administration. Amy has a Master of Science in Environmental Science degree and a Master of Public Affairs degree from Indiana University.

Sindy is a Legal Assistant on the Project Corazon team at L4GG. She is passionate about immigration justice and community advocacy to dismantle oppressive systems, detention, and criminalization. Prior to L4GG they served as a community defense coordinator and organizer in Texas.

Zane McNeill holds a JD from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, an MA in Political Science from Central European University, and a BA in History from McDaniel College. During law school, Zane gained experience in reproductive rights and impact litigation through internships with the Center for Reproductive Rights and the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Project, and as a legal fellow with For the People, LLC. Before law school, he worked as a paralegal, supporting cases in civil litigation, animal law, and medical malpractice. His research and writing have appeared in the Denver Journal of International Law & Policy, CUNY Law Review, and the National Lawyers Guild Review.

Kelly McRae supports the implementation and management of L4GG’s Climate Change and Environmental Justice program. Prior to joining L4GG, her graduate work operated at the intersection of public land management, nonprofit and community outreach, municipal engagement, and environmental ethics. Kelly has subsequently worked in a private real estate law practice and campaigned for policy change on federal funding for childcare and early childhood educators. She holds a M.S. in Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College, and a B.S. in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University.

Prior to joining L4GG, A.C. Meyer spent 4 years working in tax and policy at an Am Law 50 firm helping clients structure clean energy projects in ways that qualified for clean energy tax credits. A.C.’s experience with the clean energy tax credits contained in the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) began before the legislation’s passage as they kept clients up to date as congress revised the bill prior to its passage and subsequent enactment into law. In addition to providing information about the IRA credits to clean energy producers, A.C. has worked with clients to draft comments to Treasury regarding proposed IRA credit regulations. A.C. holds a BS from the University of Pittsburgh, a JD from the University of Washington School of Law, and an LLM in Taxation, also from the University of Washington School of Law. They are a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar.

Baileigh Millender supports fundraising and administrative operations at L4GG, helping to streamline development processes and strengthen the systems that support the organization’s fundraising efforts. With more than eight years of experience in nonprofit and business operations, she brings expertise in database management, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination to advance organizational goals.

Prior to joining L4GG, Baileigh led membership, community engagement, and operational initiatives at the Center for Nonprofit Management, supporting organizational growth through efficient systems and collaborative partnerships. She is excited to apply her operational and relationship-building skills to support L4GG’s mission and impact.

Baileigh holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and a Business Foundations Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin.

Prior to joining L4GG, Alyssa spent 5 years working in constitutional impact litigation at the federal level with the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America (CLCMA). In her role at CLCMA, Alyssa's practice was focused on challenging racial and religious discrimination in federal trial and appellate courts across the country. Alyssa is admitted to practice in the Second, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, and D.C. Circuit Courts of Appeal and is a member in good standing with the Texas State Bar. During law school, Alyssa was the recipient of the Judge Elmo B. Hunter Legal Clinic for Victims of Crimes Against Women scholarship, awarded for her work with asylum seekers and refugees at the Karnes City ICE Detention Center and as a student attorney with YMCA International Services. She holds a B.A. from Texas A&M University and a J.D. from SMU Dedman School of law. Alyssa brings her passion for individual liberty and her experience in constitutional law and civil rights with her to L4GG.

Bria (they/them) comes to L4GG from Human Rights Watch, where they served as a Researcher and Advocate focusing on systemic racism and national policy advocacy around racial justice and equity initiatives. Prior to that, Bria spent two years as a Legal Fellow with the ACLU's Capital Punishment Project and the ACLU of Kansas, where they managed constitutional litigation challenging the state's death penalty. Their background in movement lawyering includes fellowships and internships with Law for Black Lives and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Bria holds a B.S. from Iowa State University and. J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law, where they graduated with a Social Justice Certificate, chaired the Dean's Diversity Leadership Council, and earned Pro Bono Distinction. They are a member in good standing of the Kansas State Bar. 

Minho has dedicated his entire career to project management and supporting clean energy and clean transportation initiatives within the utility and municipal sectors. Before joining L4GG, he designed and implemented utility-scale demand management and electric vehicle charging infrastructure incentive programs to advance renewable energy adoption in California. Additionally, Minho contributed to transportation demand management programming with the City of San Francisco, where he developed a rapid-response public transportation program to support essential city workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He holds a B.S. in Conservation and Resource Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.

Pam Perry is General Counsel of Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), serving as chief legal advisor to the national nonprofit's efforts to defend democracy and the rule of law, protect civil and human rights, and advance environmental justice.

Pam joins L4GG after more than two decades of legal and executive leadership in housing finance and financial services, most recently as SVP of Financial Opportunity at Navy Federal Credit Union. She spent 13 years at Freddie Mac, including overseeing its fair lending program and later as VP of Single-Family Equitable Housing, earning a HousingWire Woman of Influence award in 2021. Earlier, she served as General Counsel of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Deputy Attorney General for D.C, a Director at Fannie Mae, and General Counsel of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, after beginning her career as a litigation associate and federal judicial clerk.

Pam holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an A.B. in Economics from Harvard College. She is passionate about defending civil rights and the rule of law, and brings that commitment to L4GG's mission of ensuring equal justice for all.

Nestor is a Clean Energy Attorney focused on achieving a rapid and equitable transition from fossil fuels to 100 percent clean energy. He is passionate about ensuring the most vulnerable communities are protected first and making sure these communities are not left behind in the shift to a green economy. Prior to joining Lawyers for Good Government, he served as an environmental attorney at the Earthjustice Florida Regional Office where he litigated systemically to transition Miami to Zero Waste filing civil rights litigation, presenting state air permit comments, and advocating for policy change in county commission meetings, radio, TV, op-ed, and in outreach events. He was selected by the State Department - Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Fellowship as one of 75 Americans to represent the United States in Germany in the class of 2010-2011. His writing on environmental justice and minority rights in Latin America was featured by the German human rights organization Society for Threatened Peoples in its magazine Pogrom. Nestor holds a B.A. in International Relations from Florida International University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, an M.A. in Political Science from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, and a J.D. from the University of Miami. He is a member of the Bar in Florida and in the District of Columbia.

Amy comes to L4GG after almost twenty years handling cutting-edge civil litigation in the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division, Federal Programs Branch.  As senior trial counsel at DOJ, Amy handled some of the Government's most sensitive and high profile constitutional and administrative law litigation.  Amy is a member in good standing with the bars of North Carolina and New York, and has practiced in federal district courts across the country.  She is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A.) and New York University School of Law (J.D.), and clerked for the Hon. Amalya Kearse on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Jessica is L4GG's Project Corazon Supervising Attorney and is dedicated to safeguarding and advancing the legal rights of asylum seekers. In addition to providing legal assistance to asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, Jessica also builds and coordinates pro bono systems and trains volunteer attorneys and law students on various immigration-related matters. Jessica is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. While a student, she was awarded a Fellowship in Refugee and Asylum Law and interned with Asylum Access Mexico. She also spent three semesters representing survivors of human trafficking as a student attorney with the Human Trafficking Clinic. Before law school, Jessica worked for the Indiana Department of Child Services and taught English for several years, both in the US and in Chile.

Joseph Seif is a young professional with a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with an International Relations concentration from Binghamton University. His diverse background includes experience in case management, research, education and nonprofit management. Joseph's commitment to community empowerment is evident through his role as the NENY Grant Program Director at SUNY Broome and RSSP Manager at the American Civic Association, where he collaborated with stakeholders to equip refugees, immigrants and the future workforce with essential tools and education. He co-founded and currently manages Green Vests, focusing on environmental sustainability and community development in Lebanon. Beyond his professional endeavors, Joseph actively volunteers with community organizations such as the Vestal Fire Department. His ultimate goal is to leave the planet better than he found it.

Khadijah M. Silver, Esq. (they / them / theirs) brings L4GG over 20 years of experience helping community-led coalitions unearth, understand, communicate, and uproot the causes of systemic injustice. Khadijah most recently served as Communications Director at Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), where they led narrative change strategy for trans and non-binary civil rights working in strong, respectful partnership with national and grassroots organizations. Prior to that role, they served as a health law and policy journalist with bylines at Medcity News, Above the Law, Law360, Institutional Investor, Popular Science, Refinery29 and more. They spent a total of seven years in the role of Executive Director at grassroots youth advocacy organizations Resilience Advocacy Project and BetterBio, and served in various management and leadership roles at high-impact organizations before that. Khadijah holds a BA from Mills College, JD from Boston University School of Law, and MPH in Health Policy and Management from SUNY Downstate. They are a member in good standing of the New York State Bar.

Stacy is a passionate project manager and event producer dedicated to creating meaningful experiences that foster community and connection. With expertise in organizing both in-person and online conferences, she has produced projects, including international arts festivals and educational programs that inspire social change. Her skills in event logistics and educational content curation have helped amplify voices and ideas that contribute to a more just world. Stacy holds an MA in Philosophy & Religion from California Institute of Integral Studies and a BA in Photography & Video Production from Richmond University in London.

Guillermo Villalobos brings nearly fifteen years of research and evaluation experience as L4GG’s Data and Outcomes Specialist. As part of the Development and Engagement team, he provides program evaluation and statistical support to facilitate the dissemination of L4GG’s impact. Guillermo previously worked for a nonprofit management consulting firm, where he was able to assist hundreds of nonprofit organizations of all sizes and mission spaces with their research and evaluation needs, such as third-party evaluation projects, evaluation capacity building, customized training, and professional development. He holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a research focus on Psychology and Law, particularly in regards to the psychology of interrogations and false confessions, and the experiences of marginalized populations in the criminal justice system. Prior to transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Guillermo provided evaluation support in higher education research centers, presented his research in professional conferences, and published in academic journals.

Danielle West is L4GG’s Director, Strategic Initiatives and works as part of the President’s office overseeing and leading projects designed to help effectively scale the organization and strengthen its infrastructure.

Danielle spent over 15 years in a variety of private sector industries, including real estate development, healthcare, and advertising developing her skills as a project manager and certified human resources professional.  

Prior to entering the private sector, Danielle used her policy and organizational skills to oversee research publications and support legal and government relations teams at NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Danielle is a graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana and received her Masters of Public Policy from The College of William and Mary.  Danielle is also a certified Project Management Professional, has her aPHR and SHRM-CP certifications, and is a Notary Public in the state of New York.

Kadison serves as Program Coordinator, Environmental and Climate Justice at L4GG, where she channels her advocacy for environmental justice and policy reform into actionable programs. Prior to joining L4GG, Kadison conducted research on the inclusion of women’s issues and environmental justice in Congressional climate policy at the University of Oxford, where she received her Master’s of Science in Environmental Governance. She also holds dual Bachelor’s in Sustainability and Communications from Arizona State University. Kadison’s commitment to environmental justice, equity, and good governance is apparent in her work experience with the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s Office of Environmental Justice, the National Women’s Political Caucus, and Texas House Representative Vikki Goodwin, focusing on policies that center underserved communities. In 2023, Kadison worked in the Biden Administration, helping to develop critical programs such as the Justice40 Initiative and the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. She remains wholeheartedly committed to ensuring all Americans can thrive in safe, healthy, and inclusive environments. 

As a Program Coordinator, Kyra Wilmes supports L4GG’s Climate Change and Environmental Justice program, and is passionate about protecting and advancing clean energy legislation nationwide. Prior to joining L4GG, Kyra worked both in legislative and campaign roles, advocating for Democratic candidates and current representatives in Texas. Additionally, she participated in local lobbying efforts to advocate for increased electrification and transmission line development in the state, while supporting local governments in utilizing IRA funding. She holds an M.A. in Environmental Resource Policy and a B.A. in Political Science from The George Washington University.

Lauren is passionate about leveraging the power of pro bono work to promote justice and create impactful social change. She previously served as the Director of the Pro Bono & Community Service Initiative and Assistant Director of Public Interest Law at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, where she oversaw public interest employment and developed pro bono and community service opportunities for law students, faculty, and staff. Prior to that, she was a Portfolio Manager at Equal Justice Works in Washington, DC, where she collaborated on pro bono opportunities for Fellows and developed, launched, and managed programs providing critical immigration services nationwide. Lauren also spent years as an employee benefits associate at Seyfarth Shaw in Washington, DC, where she maintained an extensive pro bono caseload and received the firm’s Pro Bono Associate of the Year distinction. In 2024, Lauren was honored with the Tanya Neiman Pro Bono Professional of the Year Award from the National Association of Pro Bono Professionals for her work at L4GG. Lauren has a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. She also holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University.

Edward Yim is Director of Clean Energy. Edward has served in all levels of government as policy expert, thought leader, and legal counsel on clean energy and resilient infrastructure, and he has worked in the nonprofit and private sectors with energy companies and public utilities. As an energy policy advisor for the District of Columbia government, Edward led the development of its innovative climate action & energy plan, the citywide electrification roadmap, the first Solar for All program, and grid modernization strategies including non-wires and non-pipe alternatives.  Recently, he helped implement the IRA Home Energy Rebates at the US Department of Energy, after serving as Director of State and Utility Policy at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.  He's passionate about regenerative economy and sustainability.  He has a J.D. from Villanova University and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech.

Tina Yates (she/her) is a paralegal with extensive experience supporting civil rights and access-to-justice work. For more than two decades, she has worked on complex litigation in both state and federal courts. Her work at L4GG focuses on supporting litigation and advocacy that protect individuals from abuse of power and strengthen trust in legal systems meant to serve the public. Tina graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia State University with a B.A. in Psychology and has completed graduate-level coursework in social work.

Zenab Youssef is passionate about social justice efforts in the non-profit sector. Prior to joining L4GG, Zenab served as a Communications Specialist at Emgage Action, where she spearheaded social media campaigns centered on Muslim American civic engagement. Additionally, she was a K-5 Early Literacy Teacher at Amplify, serving Baltimore City Public Schools for two years. Zenab also has an extensive background in project coordination, education, and writing/research. She holds a B.A. in Middle-Eastern Studies and Gender & Sexuality Studies from Brown University.

Elizabeth is L4GG’s Project Corazon Senior Staff Attorney. Elizabeth is guided by principles of movement lawyering in her work. Through her work with clients, she seeks to demystify the messy tangle of immigration laws and policies as much as possible and put that knowledge in the hands of immigrant community members as a tool to reclaim power in an unfair system. Elizabeth is the proud daughter of Mexican and Nicaraguan immigrants and is a graduate of Rutgers-Newark Law School. Previously, Elizabeth served as Legal Director of Sur Legal Collaborative. Additionally, she served in various legal roles at the Georgia Alliance for Human Rights, Tahirih Justice Center and was a DOJ-Honors Program Attorney Advisor at the New York Immigration Court. Elizabeth was an Equal Justice Works Emerson Fellow at the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network. She is a member in good standing of the bar of New Jersey.

As the Pro Bono Associate for Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), Andrii Zubar assists in organizing legal resources to assist those in need. He used to draft legal documents and increase workflow efficiency at Jurline Law Firm in Odessa, Ukraine, where he worked as a paralegal. With a political science BA from DePaul University, Andrii has worked a lot with L4GG, helping Ukrainians apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). His work is motivated by his enthusiasm for assisting others, particularly those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. Andrii is the recipient of the Ukrainian Bar Association's Leadership Certificate in addition to being honored as L4GG's First Volunteer of the Month.