Center for Community Alternatives
Amy D'Amico is a highly experienced professional in the field of criminal justice and nonprofit consulting. Currently serving as a Senior Grant Writer at the Center for Community Alternatives since September 2021, Amy D'Amico focuses on promoting reintegrative justice and reducing reliance on incarceration. As a consultant, Amy D'Amico has successfully raised over $6 million for various nonprofit organizations. Previous roles include Assistant Director at the RIT Department of Criminal Justice Center for Public Safety Initiatives, where responsibilities included overseeing grants and managing personnel. Amy D'Amico has also contributed as an Adjunct Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, sharing knowledge on crime and ethics. Legal experiences range from a solo practice to positions as a law clerk and certified legal intern, encapsulating a commitment to public interest and advocacy. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Center for Community Alternatives
Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration, criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive.