About BreakFree Education

Our mission is to radically improve education in the juvenile and criminal justice systems by investing

in the potential and dignity of all its students.

We partner directly with juvenile justice agencies across the country, providing the resources, training, and networks they need to make school relevant and meaningful.  

We develop quality educational programs that inspire and engage students held in confinement and get them excited about their education. 

We work with policymakers to shape the world we want to see – one where our young people have the education and support needed to reach their full potential.

Our Team

Our Board

Samantha Buckingham

Co-Director, Juvenile Justice Clinic at Loyola School Law Los Angeles

James Carter

Program Coordinator, Performance & Analytics, Department for the City of San Diego

David Domenici

Executive Director, BreakFree Education

Felipe Franco
Senior Fellow for Young Adult Practice, Annie E. Casey Foundation

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David Fries

Chief Financial Officer, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

Feroz Khosla

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

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Margaret Kennedy

Director of Finance and Administration, Maya Angelou Academy

Lucretia Murphy
Senior Program Officer, Jobs for the Future

Steve Patrick

Executive Director of The Aspen Forum for Community Solutions at the Aspen Institute

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Tyrone Walker
Director of Reentry Services at Georgetown University Prison & Justice Initiative