JustLeadershipUSA President/CEO DeAnna Hoskins First Formerly Incarcerated Person to Serve on the Board of the American Probation and Parole Association

Date:  07-04-2025 The incoming president of the APPA asserts "The future of our work must be informed not only by those who supervise, but also by those who have experienced the criminal justice system firsthand."

From JustLeadershipUSA: JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) is proud to announce that President/CEO DeAnna R. Hoskins has officially been sworn in as an At-Large Board Member of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA). This historic appointment makes Hoskins the first formerly incarcerated person to serve in this national leadership role, marking a transformational moment for the future of community supervision, reentry, and justice system reform. “This seat isn’t just about representation, it’s about transformation. I’m stepping into this role not to fit in, but to redesign how we see justice, opportunity, and human potential. We are not managing risks. We are unlocking power.” —DeAnna R. Hoskins Continue reading here.