Lauren Sapp

Deputy Director @Promise Of Justice Initiative

New Orleans, LA, US

Leads and supervises department heads in community organizing and strategic criminal litigation to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Reports directly to the Executive Director as second in leadership. Develops and implements staff training plans that build skills, political education, and shared analysis. Coordinates team-building activities to support staff connection and encourage cohesion and collaboration. Provides support for development efforts through donor cultivation and grant assistance. Contributes to litigation, organizing, and policy advocacy in line with expertise. Centers racial justice and the lived experiences of system-impacted people. Champions a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, direct communication, and shared values.