Leslie Soble, an ethnographer and folklorist who specializes in food and foodways, is an internationally recognized voice on the carceral eating experience. In addition to leading the Food in Prison Project at Impact Justice, she is founder and artistic director of Story Soup, which facilitates dialogue across cultures and generations through food. She lives in Washington, DC.

Alex Busansky has spent the entirety of his career championing justice, working within existing legal systems, leading nonprofit organizations, and spearheading creative interventions that expand opportunity for system-impacted people. He is founder and president of Impact Justice and a board member of the Ms. Foundation for Women. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his family.

Dr. Aishatu R. Yusuf is a recognized change-maker with expertise in the systemic barriers that keep individuals and communities from reaching their potential. As vice president of innovation programs at Impact Justice, she oversees a portfolio of transformational projects that tackle complex social problems from an intersectional perspective. She lives in Oakland, California.

Operating nationally, the nonprofit Impact Justice is known for its bold ideas and boundary-breaking programs that challenge America's obsession with endless punishment.