Changing Systems, Changing Behavior

and local officials in advancing school discipline reforms and improving outcomes for youth and young adults in the justice system. Emily has more than 15 years of experience in justice, education, and youth development policy and practice, having authored a number of publications on these subjects. Prior to joining the CSG Justice Center, she served as national policy analyst for Every Hour Counts, a coalition of citywide afterschool organizations, where she conducted federal advocacy and managed national grant initiatives to increase access to quality learning opportunities, particularly for underserved students. She also served as a program officer at the Institute of International Education. A former elementary school teacher, Emily received a BS in education from Vanderbilt University and an EdM in education policy from Columbia University.

and publications editor, overseeing the editorial process for projects involving health policy, housing, mental health, law enforcement, substance use, and corrections/reentry. Before joining the CSG Justice Center, Darby was a public affairs specialist, publications manager, and writer/editor for multiple Washington, DC, government agencies. She has a BA in journalism from Howard University and an MA in American government from Georgetown University.