advocacy careers

Meet Our Team

Without our team of zealous advocates for justice, there would be no Gideon’s Promise. Take a moment to meet our team of criminal reform advocates, who fight everyday to keep the promise!

Alia Coy-Smith
Advancement & Marketing Assistant 

Hanxi Sun
Project Coordinator – Defender Development 

Sean Maher
Director of Defender Development

Rodney Mullins
Advancement & Marketing Director

Kelly O’Neal
Executive Assistant 

JP Pennie
Project Coordinator – Defender Development  

Amma Williams 
Chief Operating Officer 

Protecting This Promise

You don't have to be a public defender to protect the promise of zealous counsel for all. Your monthly contribution--no matter the amount--will directly impact the fate of a client accused of a crime, who didn't know they needed you.