Mark Rice Email & Phone Number

I have held numerous leadership positions in this campaign since 2013.The principle aims of this campaign are: -For Wisconsin to invest in the programs and strategies that will end the racial and economic disparities that fuel mass incarceration.-For Wisconsin to reduce its prison population to 11,000, and to reduce the number of people on extended.

I was responsible for handling the day-to-day finances of WISDOM.Responsibilities included:-paying bills,-receiving income and preparing deposits,-tracking income and expenses on QuickBooks,-maintaining records and files,-handling the Sustaining Member accounts, and-sending invoices.Other responsibilities include:-conducting outreach to currently and.

New York, New York, US

There is a persistent relationship between poverty, inequality, and mass incarceration and, for too long, the people closest to the problem have been closest to the solution but furthest from the resources and power to advance positive change. Shifting the status quo requires investing in the sustained leadership of people directly impacted by the criminal.

Led by people who are directly impacted, EXPO is committed to dismantling all systems that support mass incarceration and excessive supervision. We are dedicated to creating just systems with policies that build healthy families and safe communities.Responsibilities included:⦁ Co-developing and implementing a strategic communications plan to broaden.

MOSES is a non-partisan interfaith organization that works to promote social justice with a focus on ending mass incarceration. MOSES is an affiliate of WISDOM.Responsibilities included:⦁ Building strong relationships with key MOSES leaders, to understand their goals and vision for MOSES;⦁ Recruiting, training and supporting a diversity of people.

Project RETURN (Returning Ex-incarcerated people To Urban Realities and Neighborhoods), is an interfaith ministry that exists to help men and women who have experienced incarceration, make a positive and permanent return to community, family, and friends.*Responsibilities included helping to create a vision for the agency, developing and monitoring.

New York, New York, US

The Lead National Organizer worked closely with JLUSA's campaign partners and members to build a movement to reach #halfby2030.Responsibilities included: -Working with Advocacy and Policy teams to develop and execute strategy for the national criminal justice reform agenda, including political landscaping and lobbying;-Developing and implementing.

New York, New York, US

• About JustLeadershipUSAJustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) is dedicated to cutting the US correctional population in half by2030. Guided by the principle that those closest to the problem are closest to the solution,JLUSA.
• Development and implementation of strategy for the #CLOSEmsdf Campaignincluding campaign landscaping, and work-plan development
• Grassroots organizing – developing campaign membership and the leadership ofindividuals directly impacted by mass incarceration
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with organizations and networksacross Wisconsin
• Public education and community engagement
• Legislative advocacy and engagement of elected officials

The purpose of the Milwaukee Reentry Committee is to reduce the rate of recidivism in Milwaukee County by 50% within 5 years. The goal of the Committee is to deepen community engagement and commitment towards the common goal of reducing recidivism and re-incarceration. The Milwaukee Community Justice Council (MCJC), created by Milwaukee County Board.

EXPO works to end mass incarceration, eliminate all forms of structural discrimination against formerly incarcerated people, and restore formerly incarcerated people to full participation in the life of our communities.Responsibilities included taking the lead in the following areas:1. Developing and resourcing structures and procedures for EXPO, such as.

New York, New York, US

JustLeadershipUSA is dedicated to cutting the US correctional population in half by 2030. JLUSA empowers people most affected by incarceration to drive policy reform.JustLeadershipUSA’s leadership development program is an intensive and dynamic cohort-based program designed to enhance the professional capacity of its participants. Each cohort consists of.

Milwaukee, WI, US

-Led open group and individual tutoring sessions for students in elementary-level Spanish courses.-Helped students develop study habits for successful completion of the courses.-Helped students break down and simplify complex information learned in class.

Milwaukee, WI, US

-Assisted the program director with the development of an academic coaching model. -Conducted research on academic coaching programs and strategies to advance black male academic achievement.-Contacted potential program participants.

Chicago, Illinois, US

-Completed the Gamaliel Network's Weeklong Leadership Training Program for formerly incarcerated individuals.-Gained a stronger understanding of *power, *self-interest, *agitation, *cutting issues, *actions, *attitudes, *strategic campaigns, *the differences between private and public life, and *the differences between problems and issues.-Improved my.

YNPN Milwaukee works to help emerging leaders and young professionals enhance the nonprofit sector. YNPN aims to be the preeminent resource and connector for an engaged nonprofit community that strengthens Milwaukee.-Responsibilities included governing the organization and developing and monitoring policy.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

-Conducted research on several models of the psychology of behavior change and how organizations applied these models to inspire and encourage positive behavior change.-Focused on the work that organizations have done to inspire and encourage change on issues like climate change, reproductive health/family planning, HIV/AIDS, women's empowerment.

-Worked as part of a team that explored how the concept of social return on investment could be applied to measure the impact of the Social Development Commission's services.

-Worked to garner support for the Milwaukee Jobs Act.-Educated individuals about the Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election.-Signed up members for Community Action Now and for United Wisconsin's 501(c)(4) branch. -Raised money to support the efforts to recall Scott Walker.

-Worked as part of a group that helped Carolina win the general election with 57% of the vote.-Focused on increasing turnout among key demographic groups.

-Raised an average of more than $100 dollars per day and signed up an average of more than 20 new members per day through door-to-door canvassing.-Assisted the Canvass Director in the daily operation of the Canvass Crew.-Specific duties included *analyzing the performance of canvassers; *map creation and maintenance; *closing out the Crew at the end of the.

-Responsibilities included donor research, prospect research, event planning, fund-raising, and grant writing.

The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) was a national civic training institute that developed diverse leaders who could effectively advance progressive political and policy change. CPL trained over 6,000 leaders through intensive, nonpartisan leadership programs primarily in its state offices in Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and.

Madison, WI, US

-Performed community outreach work for the DPW's coordinated campaign in Milwaukee County.

-Conducted research on foundations and corporations.-Wrote letters of inquiry and full proposals for foundation and corporate prospects.-Helped the organization raise $30,000 for a program which aims to increase awareness of mental health issues in the Chicago Public High Schools.-Created an annual report for the organization.

New York, US

-Updated the organization's major donor database.-Conducted research on and created profiles of major individual donors.-Developed proposals for foundation prospects.

-Worked as part of a team that developed recommendations for improving the foster care system in Milwaukee County.-Contributed to the development of a report that public officials used to set priorities for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse policy in southeastern Wisconsin.

-Learned about the process of building organizations in low-income communities.-Gained knowledge of grassroots fund-raising and the development of issue campaigns.-Learned about organizing rallies, protests, press conferences, and marches.-Raised money and recruited members for the organization.-Assisted with the organization of community.

-Created a resource guide of national and local foundations that support community and economic development work.-Created a brochure that was intended to help low-income homeowners.-Attended planning meetings for and assisted with preparation for Milwaukee's Annual Community Development Summit.-Conducted research on asset-building pathways in low to.

Milwaukee, WI, US

-Assisted the organization with the development of a marketing plan to increase and enhance the program participation at the John C. Cudahy YMCA (JCY).-Used census and other data to determine the service area population that could utilize services. -Developed a survey for current, past, and potential program participants to determine their awareness of JCY.

Milwaukee, WI, US

-Tracked population trends of African American teenagers in U.S. cities from 1890-2000.-Established a bibliography from which to design and to contextualize an historical study of African American teenagers in U.S. cities from 1890-2000.-Identified several state, county, and city historical archives that contained relevant documents.-My work assisted.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Urban Studies

Education record

Master Of Science, Nonprofit Management And Leadership

Graduate Certificate, Fundraising Management

Master Of Science, Urban Studies

Bachelor Of Science, Human Services

Sociology

Liberal Arts