Meet the Team Driving Change
Dedicated advocates transforming lives and reshaping justice systems.
Trusted by community leaders, organizations, and advocates
Trusted by community leaders, organizations, and advocates
Our Journey of Advocacy and Impact
2000
Voices Beyond Bars Founded
Voices Beyond Bars began as a platform for formerly incarcerated individuals to advocate for justice reform and share their stories to inspire change.
Voices Beyond Bars began as a platform for formerly incarcerated individuals to advocate for justice reform and share their stories to inspire change.
2014
EXPO of Wisconsin Launched
EXPO expanded statewide, empowering justice-impacted individuals to lead reentry initiatives and push for systemic changes in policy and justice reform.
EXPO expanded statewide, empowering justice-impacted individuals to lead reentry initiatives and push for systemic changes in policy and justice reform.
2020
SAFE Housing Program Established
The SAFE program introduced dignified housing for women post-incarceration, providing vital support for successful reintegration into society.
Present Day
Advancing Advocacy and Impact
Today, EXPO continues to expand its reach, leading statewide campaigns for justice reform, empowering communities, and supporting reentry success for thousands.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
We believe in the inherent dignity of all currently and formerly incarcerated people. We believe they come from and are integral parts of our communities.
Vision
A world where every individual is valued and has a fair chance to thrive.
Vision
A world where every individual is valued and has a fair chance to thrive.
Promoting equity and dignity for all
Lived experience as leadership
Commitment to systemic change
Community empowerment
Meet the Team
Jerome Dillard
Founder
Kelly Mahoney
Executive Assistant
Dennis Franklin, Sr.
Co-Executive Director
Jerome Dillard
Executive Director
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Kelly Mahoney
Executive Assistant
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Dennis Franklin, Sr.
Interim Associate Director
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Marianne Oleson
Co-Executive Director
Deandrea Hardman
Peer Support Specialist
Samantha Brown
Peer Support Specialist
Marianne Oleson
Co-Executive Director
Deandrea Hardman
Peer Support Specialist
Samantha Brown
Peer Support Specialist
Miranda Olson
Administrative Assistant
Demell Glenn
Peer Specialist
Eddie James
Fellow
Miranda Olson
Administrative Assistant
Demell Glenn
Peer Specialist
Eddie James
Fellow
Voices of Support
"Members of this group have a wide range of experiences with the criminal justice system. Their knowledge of what needs fixing should be listened to."
Mary W.
Community Member
"Wisconsin needs more of this. This is an incredible concept and organization."
John E.
Community Member
"Giving voice to the voiceless."
Addison E.
Community Member
"Members of this group have a wide range of experiences with the criminal justice system. Their knowledge of what needs fixing should be listened to."
Mary W.
Community Member
"Wisconsin needs more of this. This is an incredible concept and organization."
John E.
Community Member
"Giving voice to the voiceless."
Addison E.
Community Member
"Members of this group have a wide range of experiences with the criminal justice system. Their knowledge of what needs fixing should be listened to."
Mary W.
Community Member
"Wisconsin needs more of this. This is an incredible concept and organization."
John E.
Community Member
"Giving voice to the voiceless."
Addison E.
Community Member
Career Opportunities
Couldn’t find the desired role? Send your resume to info@expowisconsin.org
Couldn’t find the desired role? Send your resume to info@expowisconsin.org
Support the Movement
Join us in creating opportunities, supporting advocacy, and driving justice reform.
Join us in creating opportunities, supporting advocacy, and driving justice reform.
