Qadirah's roots in the criminal justice reform movement run very deep. At the age of 13, her father was convicted on a first offense and incarcerated, ending up at Attica State Penitentiary. The trials and tribulations experienced by her entire family left an indelible impression on her. Qadirah wanted to help ease the burdens imposed on families who are penalized and traumatized when their loved one is incarcerated. She saw the devastating effects first hand and made a promise to herself to help make a difference.  After a successful career in sales and communications, Qadirah is excited to join The Reentry Institute of America's crusade to remind the nation that the men and women striving to reenter society deserve to do so with dignity and humanity.

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