Ashley previously served as Associate Executive Director at the Delaware Center for Justice for two years before being appointed as Executive Director. Ashley spent five years working with the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families in the Education Unit as the Education and Career Liaison for the Department. Prior to working with the State, she worked at West End Neighborhood House Life Lines Program with youth aging out of foster care and spent four years working at a children’s mental health clinic- Northwestern Human Services Children’s Reach Clinic-in Kensington, Pennsylvania as a clinical support staff member. She received her MSW at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice and received a BA in Cultural Anthropology for Tulane University.

Fun fact about Ashley: Ashley loves to dance, meditates on a daily basis, and is always down for art projects.

Kirstin previously served as the SURJ @ DCJ Advocacy Coordinator for two and a half years. Kirstin’s responsibilities at DCJ include advocating on justice-based legislation, developing public education and advocacy curriculum, and developing programs and policies to reduce incarceration rates, while also promoting public safety. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Georgetown University and also holds a Master of Science degree in Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Fun fact about Kirstin: Kirstin’s favorite pastime is hanging out with her cat while binge watching TV shows on Netflix.

Jessica has been employed with DCJ since 2011.

Tracie, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, works full-time as a Clinic Director for an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. Her primary specialty has been working with individuals diagnosed with co-occurring disorders and those who have experienced trauma. She is an adjunct professor in the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs at West Chester University. She earned her Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and her Master of Social Work at Widener University, where she later earned a certificate in Health Care Management.

Fun fact about Tracie: Tracie enjoys traveling, dancing, yoga and meditation, and spending time with her family.

Prior to DCJ, Cassandra was employed as a guidance counselor with over six years of experience. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, with a minor in Finance, from Wilmington University, where she also earned her Master of Education degree. Cassandra says she enjoys working with students and families to help remove barriers that impede growth through academic, career, and personal and social development.

Fun fact about Cassandra: Cassandra enjoys travel and spending time with family.

Suzanne is a social worker, who has provided direct services for several years. She works with older youth and adults who are impacted by the justice system and in transition. Suzanne enjoys assisting participants with identifying and building on their strengths and resources, learning new skills, and working towards making positive changes.

Years after starting a family and volunteering, Cindy returned to Widener University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Government & Politics in 1990, which included a semester in foreign policy at The American University. When she is not on the clock at DCJ, Cindy’s commitment to her community is driven by her determination to make a difference in and around the issues of social justice and peace–work that sustains her spiritual growth.

Fun fact about Cindy: When her passport was stolen during a trip to Calcutta, Cindy navigated over and through the corrupt landscape without offering a single bribe to get it replaced—a memory that still serves her during challenging times.

Gloria Smith is a 2013 graduate of Wilmington University. In 2016 Gloria began working as a victim advocate with Child Inc.’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, providing support services and outreach for the Spanish speaking community. She used her bilingual skills to assist her clients with the Protection from Abuse Order process, providing them with court accompaniment, support, and community resources. Additionally, she attended community outreach events to raise awareness and promote services available to victims of domestic violence. She collaborated regularly and built a strong network with community partners and service providers.

Corry holds a Bachelor degree in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University and has work experience in human services, as well as social and psychological research. He began working with the Delaware Center for Justice in 2014 because he is passionate about reducing recidivism.

Fun fact about Corry: Corry has a sense of adventure and several years ago scaled Mt. Washington, a height of 6,288 feet, in sub-freezing temperatures!