Laurel R is an experienced professional in youth services and media production, currently serving as the Director of Youth Services at the Center for Community Alternatives since November 2015, where programs are designed for youth affected by the carceral system in New York City. Previous roles include Director of Education at Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, overseeing after-school programming and managing a staff of teaching artists, and producing for Maryland Public Television, including a notable PBS documentary. Laurel R has also contributed to various organizations, training youth in media and advocacy, developing large-scale youth initiatives, and fostering community engagement through film. With a BA in Cinema Production from San Francisco State University and an MA in International Development Studies from The George Washington University, Laurel R combines educational expertise with a strong commitment to social impact.
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Center for Community Alternatives
Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration, criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive.