Louis L. Reed serves as FFJC’s National Advocacy and Campaigns Director. As one of the country’s leading figures in the field of social impact, Louis brings years of experience and expertise in government, criminal justice reform, policy advocacy, public health, and personal impact. Having spent nearly 14 years in federal prison and several years on supervision, his leadership led to the passage of more than 30 state and federal level bills, including the historic First Step Act in 2018. Louis’s public policy outcomes have created a pathway to freedom for 650,000+ people affected by the criminal justice system.

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, Louis is principally responsible for managing the National Advocacy and Campaigns team and working with and/or leading national coalitions that address fines and fees reform, and for providing assistance to institutions, organizations and individuals who seek FFJC’s expertise on fines and fees reform across the country.

Prior to FFJC, Louis served as Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships for REFORM Alliance, and as Director of Membership and Organizing for Dream Corps Justice (formerly #cut50). Louis is an award-winning author, a commentator on the Law & Crime Network, a licensed and board-certified addictions practitioner, and producer of Hulu’s UnPrisoned series.