Staff and Volunteers

Christin brings over a decade of executive leadership experience in the human justice sector. As Chief Executive Officer, she sets JHSO’s organizational strategy, leveraging the strength of local JHS offices to advance shared priorities and drive meaningful collective impact through rigorous, evidence-informed approaches to justice. Christin has led the growth of a local JHS office in a new community and brings deep experience in organizational design, governance, and client-centered care. At JHSO, she works closely with partners across Ontario and Canada to support collaboration and shared learning. Trained in criminal justice and law, Christin is known for her values-driven leadership and commitment to improving outcomes for people and communities impacted by the justice system.

Maureen is a human resources leader with over 20 years of experience supporting people and organizations in the human justice sector. As Director of HR & Administration, she focuses on creating strong, supportive workplace practices and overseeing key human resources and administrative functions. Maureen plays a central role in supporting staff across Ontario through benefits, pensions, and people-focused policies. With formal training in human resources and pension law, she brings a thoughtful, practical approach to supporting teams and ensuring organizational stability. 

Brad brings over 30 years of experience as an accountant and more than a decade of senior leadership in the nonprofit sector. As Director of Finance, he oversees the organization’s financial management and supports responsible stewardship of public and charitable funding. Brad works closely with leadership to guide financial planning, reporting, and accountability, helping ensure long-term stability. A Chartered Professional Accountant, he also brings a passion for teaching and has taught business and accounting courses across postsecondary and adult education settings. Brad’s work supports organizations in delivering services that strengthen communities.

Jacqueline brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in criminal justice policy, legal reform, and government relations. As Director of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives, she oversees strategic initiatives, communications, and government relations, and works to strengthen partnerships across sectors. Jacqueline has led major justice reforms within provincial government and brings a deep understanding of policy development and decision-making. She works closely with community partners and local organizations to support collaboration and shared advocacy. Jacqueline is known for her thoughtful, balanced approach to advancing justice-focused initiatives that improve outcomes for communities across Ontario.

Safiyah has spent over a decade working across legal advocacy, public oversight, and policy development to advance fairness and justice in Ontario. As Director of Policy, she leads the organization’s research and policy work, and examines how justice policies affect people’s lives, including access to housing, employment, and reintegration supports. Trained as a lawyer, Safiyah brings a strong analytical lens to developing evidence-informed policy positions and recommendations. She works closely with community partners and decision-makers to ensure JHSO’s research and policy work informs practical, people-centered change within the justice system.

Sunny leads efforts to strengthen how research, evaluation, and evidence are used to inform public understanding and decision-making in the justice sector. As Director of Innovation & Impact, he focuses on modernizing research practices, improving access to evidence, and supporting meaningful learning across the organization. Sunny brings over a decade of experience in criminological research and program evaluation, including leading large-scale evaluations and collaborative research projects. He is also a doctoral candidate in law. His work supports organizations in using evidence to improve outcomes for people and communities impacted by the justice system. 

Meaghan leads community-based research and evaluations that strengthen programs and services for people impacted by the justice system. As Manager of Research & Evaluation, she works closely with partners to design and deliver evaluations that are ethical, practical, and responsive to community needs. Meaghan brings more than half a decade of experience in both qualitative and quantitative research, and is committed to amplifying the voices of people with lived and living experience. She is dedicated to ongoing learning and reflective practice, ensuring her work remains grounded in emerging evidence and the evolving realities of the people and communities JHS serves. Her work focuses on using evidence to support effective services, informed advocacy, and more equitable justice outcomes.

Aileen focuses on translating research and policy into accessible education and community learning. As Manager of Education & Community Engagement, she develops training, tools, and resources that support frontline workers, employers, and community partners. With more than half a decade of experience facilitating community learning, developing content, and building thought-leading resources, she is deeply committed to making complex justice issues understandable and relevant to diverse audiences. Aileen has led the development of legal and justice-focused education initiatives and works closely with partners to address barriers faced by people with justice involvement. A lawyer by training, she brings a practical, community-informed approach to building understanding, challenging misconceptions, and strengthening engagement across sectors.

Emma supports research and evaluation projects focused on reintegration, mental health, housing, and employment. As a Research & Evaluation Associate, she conducts evaluations of community-based programs and contributes to research that informs service delivery and policy. She brings experience in applied research focused on supporting individuals with disabilities, specifically FASD, in justice contexts. Emma is a registered social worker and approaches her work from an applied, practice-informed lens. She is passionate about advancing evidence-based supports and improving outcomes for people impacted by the justice system.

Veronica supports research and evaluation work that examines how systems impact individuals and communities. As a Research & Evaluation Associate, Veronica conducts evaluations of community-based programs and contributes to research on housing, reintegration, youth needs, and community safety. She brings experience in qualitative research focused on the lived experiences of Black and Latin American youth across systems such as immigration, child welfare, the justice system, and their intersections. Her work is grounded in a commitment to equity, decoloniality, accountability, and research that supports meaningful institutional responsibility.

Capryce supports the organization’s policy work through research, analysis, and relationship-building with policy actors in the justice sector. As a Policy Analyst, she contributes to the development of evidence-informed policy positions and recommendations that respond to the complex needs of people impacted by the justice system. Previously, Capryce worked on public policy initiatives focused on poverty reduction, housing advocacy, and financial security. She brings a strong public health lens to her work and is committed to advancing policy solutions that improve outcomes for communities impacted by the justice system.

Jhanelle is a marketing and communications professional who focuses on sharing clear, meaningful stories that reflect community impact. As JHSO’s Communications Specialist, she supports content development, digital engagement, and knowledge-sharing efforts that help move evidence into action. Jhanelle brings experience working with nonprofit and health organizations and is guided by a commitment to centring the voices of people most impacted by the justice system. Her work helps build understanding, strengthen connections, and engage diverse audiences across communities.