Carl Fields is a interdisciplinary, critical thinker who believes in, and is invested in, a genuine transformation of the Criminal Legal System. During his incarcerated years, he went from immersing himself as a student, to workshopping and facilitating courses in CBT, Anger Management and Conflict-Resolution. A Braille Transcriptionist, certified by the Library of Congress; He employs the skill to uniquely approach things that are NOT readily seen, only felt . An established and respected Community Organizer, He gained his particular understanding of movement-work from the Gamaliel National Leadership Training (NLT) in 2016. Later joining the ranks of NLT as a Trainer/Facilitator focusing on those with system impact. Viewing what’s possible through a restorative lens, Carl continues to shape and have a hand in building frameworks that move communities and its members toward true agency, accountability, and justice.

Shannon Ross is the Founder/CEO of The Community, which employs deep in-reach and outreach to help bring society and the system-impacted community exactly where they need each other to be. Since his release in 2020, after 17 years in prison, Shannon has become a father, co-founder of a Multidimensional Justice Solutions firm called Paradigm Shyft; an alum of the Ed Trust, Rockwood, and Represent Justice fellowships; a consultant with Marquette University’s Higher Education in Prison program; and obtained his graduate degree in Sustainable Peacebuilding from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Mara McAndrews is a graduate student at Marquette studying English literature. She is now a Narrative 4 campus coordinator and a graduate assistant for the Excellence in Leadership Program. In 2020, she began N4@MU as a grassroots effort to address growing isolation in college students and the myriad of politically divisive events occurring in the country and in Milwaukee. Its mission is to help students to speak and connect across differences of identity, experience, and perspective through an experience of shared humanity.

Davorin J. Odrcic is based in Milwaukee with a focus on removal defense, asylum, and post-conviction relief for noncitizens. He is the author of the Immigration Consequences of Wisconsin Criminal Offenses (1st Ed. 2015). Davorin also served as program chair for the Wisconsin State Bar’s seminar titled Beyond Padilla v. Kentucky: The Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions. The seminar earned the State Bar a national award for Outstanding Achievement in Programs by the Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA).

In 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice conferred the Distinguished Public Service Award on Davorin regarding his pro bono legal service for the family members of the victims of the targeted violence at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Davorin is a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame Law School and a 1993 graduate of Marquette University.

Erick Shambarger is the Director of Environmental Sustainability for the City of Milwaukee, where he leads the Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO). Mr. Shambarger was the project manager of the City's adopted Climate and Equity Plan and oversees its implementation. He oversees all of ECO's programs, including the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program, the Milwaukee Shines solar program, the Eco-Neighborhoods Initiative, Water Centric City Initiative, and more. He also negotiated the City's largest solar energy project to date, a 2.25MW solar system on a city-owned landfill that, combined with other major solar projects, power 60 city buildings with 100% renewable energy. . Mr. Shambarger launched Wisconsin's first Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program that has financed over $40m in clean energy projects in the City and is co-founder of the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC.org). He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University with majors in Writing-Intensive English and Social Philosophy, a Masters of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin, and certificates in Water Technology; Energy Analysis and Policy; and Business Communications. Learn more at Milwaukee.gov/ECO

Victoria Tatum, a current senior at Marquette University and a Burke Scholar, serves as the President of Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (DXP) and Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM). She is a double major in Political Science and Spanish with a minor in International Affairs. Proudly representing her Mexican and Black heritage, Tatum is a Milwaukee native and a dedicated advocate for multiculturalism, sisterhood, and social justice in her local community. Leading with purpose and compassion, she is committed to building inclusive communities, empowering women, and creating meaningful change through leadership and service.

Kenny MacAskill is a Senior at Marquette University, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Corporate Communication. He has previous experience serving as an intern with the House Ways and Means Committee during the Les Aspin Center for Government program. MacAskill has also held various other positions in state, federal, and local government. He also engages with campus and community activism in his capacity as the Chair of Marquette Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), as well as his involvement with the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO) and the Center for Peacemaking. Through all of these opportunities and initiatives, Kenny exhibits a strong commitment to democracy, social justice, and community care. 

Marilena Gohmann is a senior at Marquette University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & International Affairs with a minor in Sociology. She gained practical experience through an internship with Global Campaign for Education U.S., in Washington, D.C., through the Les Aspin Center for Government, where she analyzed educational policies and crafted communication campaigns. Coupled with her on-campus leadership as the Ambassador Team Leader of the Andrew Goodman Foundation Marquette Chapter and her role as Chair of the Student Conduct Board, Gohmann demonstrates a strong commitment to civic engagement and upholding community standards. Gohmann currently works with the City of Milwaukee through the Kleczka Program at Marquette, building a policy program for composting in Milwaukee. Gohmann is also certified by the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, specializing in human rights education and advocacy.