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Jennifer Stewart

@jenniferstewart2

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Nonprofit leader driving justice reform, grants, and systems change.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior nonprofit leadership roles where I can scale reentry programs, manage grant portfolios, mentor teams, and partner with policymakers to advance evidence-based justice reform.

I am a nonprofit leader with over 20 years bridging policy and practice across law enforcement, corrections, and justice reform. I combine strategic leadership with hands-on program delivery to improve public safety while reducing barriers for justice-involved individuals.

In senior roles I have led daily operations, supervised teams, and managed multi-million dollar grant portfolios with a focus on fiscal stewardship and grant compliance. I have developed and implemented evidence-based reentry and substance-abuse treatment programs adopted at the statewide level.

I have a proven track record building strategic coalitions with policymakers, community partners, and funders to advance systems change. My strengths include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and converting research and policy into operational programs that deliver measurable outcomes.

I bring a results-oriented, collaborative leadership style that emphasizes staff mentorship, accountability, and continuous improvement. I seek opportunities to scale effective reentry programming, strengthen organizational capacity, and advance equitable public-safety solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Deputy Director

Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform

Jun 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Led daily operations and organizational strategy, supervised staff, and managed budgets and grant compliance to advance justice reform and funder reporting.

Leadership Grant Management Strategic Planning Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Policy Development Reporting

Interim Deputy Director

Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (3 months)

Provided interim leadership to maintain operational stability, managed budget and reporting, and supported executive succession during a transition period.

Budget Management Grant Reporting Succession Planning

Project Manager

Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform

Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Directed cross-agency criminal justice initiatives, managed timelines and deliverables, and streamlined data systems for outcome tracking and grant compliance.

Project Management Grant Compliance Data Analysis Reporting

Program Manager

Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Directed statewide substance abuse treatment and reentry initiatives, developed a reentry curriculum adopted statewide, and expanded transition services under the Sarah Stitt Act.

Program Management Curriculum Development Substance Abuse Stakeholder Engagement Public Speaking Implementation

Offender Program Coordinator

Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Dec 2018 - Nov 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated the Faith & Character Program and co-authored a reentry curriculum and job readiness workbook integrated into the DOC's statewide strategy.

Program Coordination Curriculum Design Training Delivery

Correctional Case Manager I

Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Managed caseloads of 80–120 individuals, developed individualized rehabilitation and reentry plans, and supported launch of a treatment program improving outcomes in minimum-security units.

Case Management Rehabilitation Services Risk Assessment