Shawna Stillwell

Empathy Network Justice Cohort Alumni @Dream.Org

Oakland, CA, US

Selected as a national fellow for the Dream Justice Cohort, a competitive leadership development and policy advocacy program led by Dream.org. Trained in systems-level change, grassroots lobbying, and narrative strategy to advance criminal justice reform and equity-focused legislation. • Engaged with policymakers, coalition leaders, and directly impacted communities to shape policy agendas rooted in lived experience • Developed and delivered public testimony, digital advocacy campaigns, and strategic messaging frameworks • Completed in-depth training in legislative analysis, power-mapping, and ethical storytelling • Collaborated with a national cohort of advocates to advance federal and state-level justice initiatives