Youth Justice Network
Jack Powers is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in youth advocacy and nonprofit management. Currently serving as the Director of Community Outreach at Youth Justice Network since September 2019, Jack leads initiatives to support justice-involved youth in New York City while fostering partnerships and securing funding. As a Co-Founder of the Lens on Life Project, Jack promotes photography and computer literacy training for at-risk youth globally. Additional roles include Associate Instructor at Columbia University and former Disaster Action Team Lead for the American Red Cross in Greater New York. Jack's previous experience also includes directing operations for Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York, where a focus on student success facilitated numerous college acceptances. Jack holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and Composition from Washington and Lee University.
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Youth Justice Network
Youth Justice Network was founded in 1990, at the alternative high school on Rikers Island, to address the disproportionate incarceration of young people of color and support them as they returned home. YJN’s mission is to break cycles of incarceration and build a more equitable justice system. For more than 30 years, YJN has supported young people whose lives intersect with NYC jails and justice systems by providing them with individualized advocacy, mentorship, and opportunities to grow, thrive, and lead.