Leisa Moseley-Sayles is FFJC’s Director of State and Local Advocacy. She supervises our State Directors and manages our Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice project.

Leisa is an activist, strategist and senior political consultant with over ten years of experience working on local, state and national campaigns, including Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign. Most recently, she served as the Nevada State Political Director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign.

Her activism work focuses on the racial, social, and economic justice issues affecting Black and other minority communities, with a specific interest around issues impacting women and children. Educated in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Leisa is a frequent speaker at conferences and panels discussing the social and emotional effects of injustice on communities.

Leisa is a proud mother of four and an award-winning fitness and figure competitor.