Our Team

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Dr. Angela Meyers is a former federal government employee with over 15 years of experience, an academic doctor, and a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform. During her tenure in the government, she was moved by her commitment to public service and a belief that government should be a force for good. However, her journey took a transformative turn when she met Shawn Rodriguez, a wrongfully convicted individual. This encounter, coupled with her academic research on polymaths in prison settings, exposed her to the profound injustices within the American criminal justice system. Motivated by these revelations, Dr. Meyers founded the Prison Transparency Project to amplify the voices of those she calls "America's most subjugated people"—the incarcerated, many of whom are disproportionately and unjustly punished.

Jennifer began her career in the non-profit sector, assisting in family reunification after abuse and neglect, and teaching job and socialization skills to people with mental illness. She then transitioned to corporate training and organizational development at Ford Motor Company and CibaVision. At Family Office Exchange (FOX), she focused on family offices and wealth, developing education programs and authoring the "FOX Guide to Family Education." She founded FamilyCLO, working with the Family Business Network (FBN-USA) and eventually becoming their first Executive Director in 2017. Jennifer holds a B.S. in Psychology, an MBA, is active in the Association of Training and Development (ASTD), volunteers at Give Kids the World Village, and is a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem for troubled teenagers in foster care.

Through the personal testimonies of individuals it has affected, the Prison Transparency Project aims to reveal the truths about the workings of the criminal justice system in the United States. By collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, our mission is to compile a comprehensive report and develop targeted recommendations that will inform and guide policymakers towards substantial reforms. Our mission is to make the legal system a more humane, effective, and efficient institution that truly serves the principles of justice and equality.

Goals of the Prison Transparency Project

The Prison Transparency Project (PTP) is committed to creating a more just and humane society. 

Below are our core goals:

Drive Policy Changes

Objective: Advocate for legislative reforms to address the systemic issues within the criminal justice system.
Action: Work with policymakers to revise outdated laws, implement rehabilitative justice, and reduce over-incarceration.

Spread Awareness

Objective: Educate the general public about the realities of incarceration and the need for reform.
Action: Use storytelling, data, and media campaigns to highlight personal narratives and systemic flaws.

Encourage Civic Involvement and Activism

Objective: Mobilize citizens to participate in advocacy and reform efforts.
Action: Provide tools, resources, and platforms for community engagement and activism to drive collective action.

Promote Humane Treatment

Objective: Ensure that all individuals, including those who err or struggle, are treated with dignity and respect by our government.
Action: Advocate for humane treatment policies, mental health care, and rehabilitation programs instead of punitive measures.

Learn from the Past

Objective: Recognize and learn from past mistakes to build a better future.
Action: Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the justice system, emphasizing empathy, understanding, and progressive change.

Inspire a Better World

Objective: Foster a vision of a society where justice and compassion go hand in hand.
Action: Share success stories and model humane practices to inspire systemic change and societal transformation.

No Blame, Just Progress

We acknowledge that the broken system emerged collectively and is not the fault of any one person. By learning from our past, we can make informed decisions to create a better world for everyone.