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!


Jonathan Rapping
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Fun Fact: I almost didn’t go to law school. Before making that decision, I spent time working at the Federal Reserve Board and earned a Master’s degree in economics.


llham Askia
Co-Founder
Fun Fact: I like to eat homemade macaroni and cheese with Frank’s Red-Hot Sauce. Yes, I am from Buffalo, NY!


Elyssa Baker
Project Management Specialist - Programs
Fun Fact: I took a four-day trek up the Incan Trail to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu.


Trinity Hummons
Executive Assistant
Fun Fact: I reign as the Queen of Compartmentalizing. Everything in my reality has its place.


Nazem Rabadi
Operations Director
Fun Fact: For the past twenty years, I worked and lived in four countries across three continents.


Jo’Toria ‘Tori’ Snelling
Programs Sr. Administrative Assistant
Fun Fact: I enjoy experiencing new things with family and friends, especially, if it involves my love/passion for dance, music, theater and the outdoors.

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.