Kyle Colleen Black, Policy and Outreach Associate at the Oregon Justice Resource Center (OJRC), is driven by a deep understanding of the harmful effects of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities. She actively advocates for those impacted by the carceral system, engaging in discussions with state leaders and raising awareness through talks at Oregon universities. Her outreach work is centered on promoting systemic improvements, emphasizing accountability, transparency, rehabilitation, and a shift from punitive measures to a restorative and healing approach.