Erica Marshall is the Executive Director and founder of Idaho Justice Project. She is an attorney that has worked to change the criminal justice system for the past ten years and is passionate about creating state systems that help, rather than hinder, individuals and families. Prior to moving to Idaho, Erica ran a statewide campaign in Delaware that helped pass 11 criminal justice bills in one legislative session, led a community action group in the District of Columbia that successfully restored funding to a juvenile diversion program, represented indigent clients as a Legal Fellow at the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia, and worked as a public interest lawyer at Cause of Action Institute in Washington, D.C. to advocate for changes to federal criminal justice precedent before the US Supreme Court and federal appellate courts. Erica has a law degree from the George Mason University School of Law and a dual degree in Economics and Political Science from the Pennsylvania State University.

St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho Reentry Services is passionate about building coalitions to support change for individuals released from incarceration and returning to communities in Idaho. I am Blessed to be a part of that effort.

In 2018, I spent the year working on a fellowship with Just Leadership USA. This non-profit (based in New York City) has been responsible for leading the discussion about lowering the population of incarcerated individuals. Their moto is “half by 2030” #halfby2030.

As Program Manager for Reentry Services many of life’s experiences have dominated my qualifications to direct these efforts. As a consumer of correctional services (ten years incarcerated since the age of 30), I tend to understand the population we serve. I am also a person in long term recovery and perhaps most importantly very open about my Christian Faith. These aspects increase our successful support for this important work.

I have been a member of the St Vincent de Paul Reentry Conference for over nine years. Recently this conference has changed its name to St Dismas Conference. It has led to the creation of an advocacy group, Systemic Change of Idaho. This is an exciting project which looks to change the way Idahoans view returning citizens and educate them on the issues those returning from incarceration face in their day to day lives. Under this banner we do a weekly radio talk show about incarceration where all who serve this community are guests and resources. The show airs weekly on KBXL 94.1 FM every Saturday at 12:30pm MST. We are also regular visitors on Salt and Light Radio where we discuss life after incarceration.

I have a Bachelors of Arts degree from Kansas University and studied on the graduate level in Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University.

Paul has been practicing law in Idaho since 1995. He focuses his law practice on appeals and criminal defense. Paul graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1995, cum laude. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, cum laude, from San Jose State University in 1991. In addition to being on the Board of Idaho Justice Project, Paul is a proud Lifetime member of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and has been serving on the IACDL Board of Directors since 2020. He is also the Chair of IACDL's Legislative Committee and leads the organization's fight for criminal justice reform for Idaho.

Kendal is a voting rights advocate for an organization that promotes active and informed participation in government. She coordinates outreach to traditionally disenfranchised groups, including people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, non-native English speakers, young people, and formerly incarcerated people. Helping people to register and vote, who are currently incarcerated for non- felony offenses, is a priority project for Kendal.

Kendal and her husband started a non-profit for funding respite care for non-paid family caregivers. Their organization is currently funding events providing respite for caregivers of neurodiverse children and young adults.

Before returning to her home state, Kendal lived and worked overseas for 15 years with her husband and two children. Over that time, she worked with refugees, taught IB history, worked for local government, and earned a graduate degree in history.

Jenny is a board member of Idaho Justice Project and a Reiki Master with an established training center in Boise, The Peace Room. A lifelong teacher, she brings decades of experience in education and holistic healing to her work with women who are incarcerated in Idaho and those impacted by the state’s criminal justice system.

Jenny employs a trauma-informed, mind-body approach to recovery and reformation, supporting emotional healing, self-regulation, and personal accountability. She offers healing workshops and individual sessions both within Idaho correctional facilities, as well as continued support in The Peace Room for women transitioning back into the community after incarceration. She most recently was granted theprivilege of training a group of incarcerated women at the Boise Peace Room location. Her work has demonstrated meaningful success in fostering healthier transitions, improved emotional regulation, and sustainable personal growth among the women she serves.