As Chair of the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC)’s Steering Committee, Jason is responsible for casting the vision and guiding the collaborative’s strategic direction. A leader with a keen aptitude for social justice and a strategic thinker, Jason is also the Director of Partnership Strategy at the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL). In this role, he develops strategies and build relationships to expand the organization’s national footprint. Before joining the LCCL, Jason led operations and strategy for the national network of OIC of America. While at OIC of America, he secured over $30M in federal and foundation funding. This funding allowed the organization to replicate national initiatives, programs and projects that support the organization’s ambitions of breaking the cycle of poverty. Jason played an integral role in expanding OIC of America’s national reentry program from one city to ten in just four years. Jason also served on a national committee that provided expert advice on reentry related matters to the Office of America Innovation at the White House. Jason holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Biola University and a M.B.A. 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.