What does the TRI Board Do?
The TRI Board is critical to our organization. Its members support our Executive Director (ED) and staff, providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by our ED, the Board’s relationship with her is a partnership, and the involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. We are committed to building a Board that represents diversity in all forms, including racial, ethnic, age, lived-experiences, LGBTQ, etc. We anticipate board members will attend bi-monthly meetings and, on an as-needed basis, support:
- Leadership, governance, and oversight
- Fundraising and resource development
- TRI’s public image
- Strategic and organizational planning
- Fiduciary oversight and financial management
Meet TRI’s Board Members

Wayne Simmons
Board Chair
Ellen Ross
Secretary
Bill Horton
Treasurer
Greg Ching
Board Member
Josh Forman
Board Member
Jennifer Loper
Board Member
Pamela Malzbender
Board Member
Amanda Shaw Newsome
Board Member
Norma Portnoy
Board Member
Deborah Simmons
Co-Founder, Board Member
Mae Yang
Board Member
To become a member of The Reentry Initiative’s Board of Directors
Please complete the application form below. The information you provide will be shared with our Governance Committee as part of our board selection process. We will contact you within 5-7 business days to inform you of the status of your application. If you have any questions or would like to speak with one of governance committee members, please contact Wayne Simmons (waynewsimmons@gmail.com). Thank you for your interest.
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