Jason Whyte is the Founder, President & CEO of the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC), a network of organizations that spans across 173 cities in 40 states. He is responsible for casting the vision and guiding the collaborative’s strategic direction, leading the creation of innovative resources to close gaps in the reentry workforce field, and driving value to stakeholders that engage in NRWC. Jason served as the Director of Partnership Strategy at the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL). In this role, he develops strategies and builds relationships to expand the organization’s work in Fair Chance Hiring. Before joining the LCCL, Jason led operations and strategy for the OIC of America national network, where he secured over $30M in federal and foundation funding; replicated national initiatives, programs and projects that support the organization’s ambitions of breaking the cycle of poverty; and expanded a national reentry program from one to ten cities. Jason served on a committee that provided expert advice to the Office of America Innovation at the White House. Jason holds a BS in Business Administration from Biola University and an MBA in Economic Development from Eastern University.

Jennifer Lynch oversees the national reentry portfolio at Goodwill Industries International, Inc. managing national reentry grants totaling $13.5 million dollars of federal funding in fifteen cities. She is a nine-year veteran of non-profit management, workforce development, and advocate for social justice. A proud Goodwiller, Jennifer earned a MSEd with distinction in Counseling at Hofstra University and a BA in English and History at the University of Delaware. In 2016, she was awarded Reentry Professional of the Year from The Workplace, Inc. in Bridgeport, CT. She lives on the North Fork of Long Island with her husband and daughter.

Christopher Watler is the Chief External Affairs Officer at the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO). In this role, Mr. Watler is responsible for overseeing CEO’s national fund development operations, communications initiatives, and various special projects dedicated to advancing CEO’s mission. He previously served as Executive Director of CEO’s New York State program overseeing CEO’s flagship New York City program and Upstate New York Offices. Prior to joining CEO, Chris worked for the Center for Court Innovation in several key roles. Chris holds a BS in political science from the State University of New York at Purchase and an MPA from John Jay College.

Caitlin Dawkins serves as a program manager for FHI 360’s National Institute for Work and Learning. As a fifteen-year veteran in the justice sector, Caitlin leads projects within the National Institute for Work and Learning that converge the worlds of education, workforce, and reentry. Caitlin is responsible for replicating evidence-based program models that break the cycle of crime, poverty, and incarceration. She is an advocate for second chances and programs that support people returning to their communities from incarceration. Caitlin holds a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Education from Winston-Salem State University.

Richard Paul Morales, serves as the Deputy Executive Director of the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL).  The LCCL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides funding, technical assistance and capacity building to leverage the strengths of small, local non-profit organizations serving communities of color.   This is accomplished by providing robust organizational fiscal and data infrastructure, individualized organizational development, collaboration, and effective advocacy.  The LCCL has been the subject of various evaluations and case studies highlighting its model and approach that leads to strong performance and outcomes.   In addition to performance, strong fiscal accounting practices ensure good stewardship and return on investment. Richard has a strong belief in the ability of communities to create solutions to local issues when resources, expertise, collaboration and accountability are present.  Richard holds a Masters Degree in Management and a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences with minors in philosophy and history.