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Ronnell Hunter
Ronnell Hunter brings a background in business and military service to the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is a…
July 27, 2025
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Joshua Massaquoi
Joshua Massaquoi came to the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program ready to further enhance his legal knowledge. Prior to joining the program, he earned a political science degree…
July 27, 2025
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Mathews Carter
Mathews Carter came to the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program with a clear mission: to better understand the law so he can advocate for prison reform and help others in his…
July 27, 2025
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Shameika Ansley
Shameika Ansley joined the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program to utilize her lived experience as a pro se litigant to help others navigating the legal system. She proudly earned…
July 27, 2025
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50-Year-Old Is First in Prison Education Program To Graduate From Georgetown
Tyrone’s story originally appeared in the article, 50-Year-Old Is First in Prison Education Program To Graduate From Georgetown. Tyrone Walker used to sit in his jail cell…
May 25, 2025
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Georgetown Pivot Program Hosts 2025 Pitch Competition, Showcasing Innovation and Impact
On May 7, the Georgetown Pivot Program held its annual Pitch Competition, where fellows presented their business ventures to a panel of judges. Winners received seed funding to…
May 25, 2025
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The Unsung Heroes Behind Second Chances
Many of us, even when given the opportunity, find that second chances are often accompanied by deep challenges—challenges shaped by the years we spent in carceral spaces. We are…
April 22, 2025
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Celebrating the Progress Made in 2024
Dear PJI Supporters, As the year draws to a close, I am filled with reflection on the remarkable progress we’ve made together. From celebrating graduations to advocating for…
December 30, 2024
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Georgetown Pivot Program Welcomes Its Seventh Cohort
The Georgetown Pivot Program recently welcomed its seventh cohort of Pivot Fellows! Over the next nine months, Fellows will participate in an intensive curriculum designed…
December 23, 2024
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PJI Enhances Family Connections Through Family First Program
“Everything can be taken away from you, except your power to choose how you respond,” says Colie “Shaka” Long, founder of the Family First Mentorship Program. As Program…
December 23, 2024