Amber Vlangas is a veteran, a member of a system-impacted family, a civil rights activist, survivor of sexual harm, & an advocate of re-imagining how we address crime &  seek justice in America.  She is a founding member of Restorative Action Alliance & works with the ACLU. As a restorative circles practitioner, she strongly believes in the power of human connections & effective storytelling to create positive change. 

Amber is a frequent speaker & panelist for presentations that explore the collateral consequences of criminal convictions & public registries, & the co-host of the podcast, Amplified Voices. Ms. Vlangas is prominent thought-leader on several platforms including Twitter, & maintains a personal website at Amber Speaks Up. 

Jason Wasserman is a Connecticut-based leader, co-creator and co-host of Amplified Voices, and President of the Restorative Action Alliance. He works in workforce development and reentry, helping individuals returning to the community build employment skills and pathways to success. Jason earned a B.S. in Mathematics, magna cum laude, from Tufts University and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. He has held leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies and entrepreneurial organizations. He has also served as President of his synagogue's board and mentored small business owners. His advocacy and community work reflect a belief that people are capable of meaningful change.