Callie Ward

Shannon Ross, The Community’s Executive Director, began writing the first newsletter in 2014 during his incarceration as a means of distributing news, resources, opportunities, encouragement, and information across the state-wide prison system. With the support of family and friends, Shannon was able to turn The Community into a fully-fledged non-profit upon his release in 2020. Today, The Community employs six individuals that continue to serve the entire Wisconsin prison system with the most widely read publication in the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The Community also works to Correct the Narrative that exists around incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals by showcasing their successes, humanity and agency through storytelling, videos, podcasts and annual celebrations. The Impact Effectiveness Manager will lead research and messaging efforts that center on supporting incarcerated individuals, their families, and communities. This role combines a deep commitment to justice with the strategic insight needed to address harmful narratives about incarceration and advocate for transformative change.