Annie Whalen

Sr. Manager for Storytelling & Content

Annie has broad experience in project management, narrative-shifting and fundraising in the field of criminal justice reform. In her current role, she works across the organization to produce content and collect, share, and bank stories that reshape the conversation on safety and justice.

Previously she served as Development Manager at ASJ and CSJ where she oversaw their full grant portfolios and worked closely with leadership to shape narrative and content for two rapidly growing organizations. Prior to joining ASJ, she played a leadership role in launching the organization JustLeadershipUSA, growing its funding portfolio and helping to implement its nationwide “Leading with Conviction” training program for advocates who are formerly incarcerated. Annie also worked as a Coordinator at the Freelancers Union and served as an AmeriCorps VISTA, and she has consulted with several other nonprofits. Annie received a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Vermont.