Our Team
Staff
Patrice Sulton
Founder and Executive Director
Patrice is in charge of ensuring we have everything we need to reach our goals and make the District of Columbia safer, freer, and more equal.
Naïké Savain
Director of Policy
Naïké is in charge of making sure the organization’s proposed changes in law and policy are evidence-driven, community-rooted, and racially just.
Emily Cassometus
Director of Government and External Affairs
Emily is in charge of transforming smarter safety proposals into laws and policies that are enforceable and effective.
Jason Ziedenberg
Director of Research and Publications
Jason is in charge of ensuring everything DC Justice Lab says and takes a position on is supported by reliable evidence.
Mackenzie A. Evans
Attorney Advisor
Mackenzie is in charge of ensuring that the organization is operating smoothly and effectively.
Giancarlo Cambrelén Santiago
Communications Manager
Giancarlo is in charge of coordinating communications for DC Justice Lab’s projects, initiatives, and events.
Caitlin Holbrook
Policy Advocate and Research Associate
Caitlin is in charge of making our policy campaigns successful.
Iris Benson-Sulzer
Special Assistant to the Executive Director
Iris is in charge of implementing and strengthening the organization’s operational processes.
Ruby Wilson
Design Strategist
Ruby is in charge of making our work and campaigns accessible and appealing.