New Leadership, Same Fierce Commitment

We’re thrilled to announce that Guisela Marroquín has joined the Pretrial Justice Institute as our new Executive Director!

Guisela brings to this role more than two decades of experience in building equitable systems and leading change at the intersections of justice, community, and policy. A lifelong advocate for human dignity and racial equity, she has worked nationally and locally to shift power, elevate impacted voices, and transform the systems that too often perpetuate harm.

Before joining PJI, she led justice-focused initiatives at the local and state level in New York, where she supported movements to shift power, elevate directly impacted voices, and dismantle harmful systems.

At PJI, Guisela will continue to push forward our mission to end unjust pretrial practices—bringing both visionary leadership and a deep commitment to collective liberation.

“True public safety means every community has what it needs to thrive—not just to survive. Ending pretrial injustice is essential to that vision.”

We’re excited for the road ahead with Guisela at the helm. Her leadership is bold, collaborative, and rooted in love for the people and communities most impacted by the criminal legal system. We couldn’t be prouder to welcome her—and we can’t wait for you to meet her.

Stay tuned for more ways to connect with Guisela and help shape this next chapter with us.