Ruvi Lopez

Ruvi Lopez managed stakeholder engagement and strategic support for the CSG Justice Center’s Communications and External Affairs team. He was also responsible for media relations management, digital engagement, and supporting the development of long-range strategies to guide public affairs and communications initiatives. In his previous role as director of communications for Mainland Media, Ruvi cultivated meaningful relationships with key New York stakeholders, including state and local elected officials, community advocates, and philanthropists, through coalition-building efforts to address housing, economic, and racial inequalities. Over the last 12 years, Ruvi has been a part of numerous campaigns to raise awareness for criminal justice reform and restorative justice practices across the country.