From the first time we gathered in 2018, the synergy in the room was unbelievable. I was amazed that everyone was willing to pay their own way, buy their own food, and give of their time to find a way to work together. I had no clue that this effort would evolve into an independent organization.
We simply wanted to help each other.
– Jason Whyte, Founder, President & CEO
REACH
Our growing network spans across 176 cities in 43 states
MEMBERSHIP
Our members include representatives from across the national reentry workforce ecosystem, including large and small non-profit organizations; federal, state, and local government agencies, employers, and academics.
Jason Whyte
Jason Whyte
Founder, President & CEO
Jason Whyte is the Founder, President & CEO of the NRWC, leading its vision, strategy, and innovative workforce solutions. With over 14 years in workforce development and reentry, he has secured over $30M in funding and expanded national reentry programs. Previously, he directed partnership strategy at the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership and led operations at OIC of America. Jason has also advised the White House Office of American Innovation. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Biola University and an MBA in Economic Development from Eastern University.
Kimberly Crowe
Kimberly Crowe
Operations Manager
Kimberly Crowe is the Operations Manager for the NRWC, where she supports organizations in building employer partnerships and fair chance hiring networks. With a background in business development, talent acquisition, and operations, she brings a strategic approach to workforce initiatives. Passionate about expanding employment opportunities for justice-impacted individuals, Kimberly is dedicated to strengthening reentry workforce strategies nationwide.
Michael Jackiewicz
Michael Jackiewicz
Director of Regional Initiatives
Mike Jackiewicz is the Director of Regional Initiatives with the NRWC and is responsible for helping to lead the organization’s workforce development efforts and manage regional contracts. Michael has eleven years of experience implementing and strengthening workforce reentry programs at organizations across the country. Michael was previously the Director of Quality Assurance and later the Director of Operations at OIC of America, a national non-profit working toward economic justice for underserved communities. Michael holds an M.S. in Psychology from Villanova University, a B.S. in Psychology from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Philosophy from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Virginia Shapland
Virginia Shapland
Conference Program Manager
Virginia Shapland manages NRWC’s Annual Conference, working closely with staff and stakeholders to develop relevant, innovative, and inspiring content. With a background in applied anthropology focused on environmental and economic justice, she applies a political economy approach to program design, examining how systems and institutional structures shape topics, speakers, and audience experience. Virginia holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Bryn Mawr College and an M.A. in Applied Anthropology from the University of Kentucky.
Stephanie Thompson
Stephanie Thompson
Membership
Stephanie Thompson manages membership and renewals for NRWC. She brings 20+ years of association management experience, working with various groups through CLEAR Association Management Services and focusing on membership, committee support, publications, event planning, and online program content and logistics.
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