Leigh Ann Davis is Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at The Arc of the United States and directs The Arc's National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability. With over 20
years of experience working at the intersection of intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) and criminal justice, Ms. Davis continually strives to build stronger lines of open communication and understanding between these two worlds.
An expert in civil and human rights, comparative constitutional rights, and international criminal law, Prof. Burnham has for 10 years investigated unsolved Jim Crow-era murders. She and her team have identified unknown victims, interviewed survivors, and facilitated community projects to restore justice across the South. Her talk will situate this work in our national conversation about the legacies of violence and the historical shortcomings of our criminal justice system, and in global movements to reclaim memories of past subordination and victimization.
Survivor advocate and Emmons counselor will be present.
Shalmali Guttal is the Executive Director of Focus on the Global South, an activist think tank in Asia providing analysis and building alternatives for just social, economic and political change. Her work and research is focused on economic development, trade and investment, and issues surrounding ecological and social justice in Asia. She has worked in India, the United States, and Southeast Asia.
Come to the alumni panel to learn about their careers and Life After Oxy!
ALUMNI ATTENDING TECH DAY AT OXY
Hailey Crowel ‘06 English & Comparative Language Studies | Google, Inc., Associate, Business Operation & Strategy
Lindsay Metcalf ‘03 Cognitive Science | Google, Inc., Virtual Reality Design Manager
Jessica Cornick ‘07 Psychology & English | Facebook, Data Scientist
Jessica Iyer ‘08 English & Comparative Language Studies | Airbnb, Manager, Tech Recruiting