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Ebony AbelEbony Abel is a community advocate, educator, author, and oral historian with the Sing Sing Prison Museum. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit and community-based work, she is deeply committed to creating spaces centered on healing, empowerment, storytelling, and social impact. As an oral historian, Ebony helps preserve and elevate the lived experiences of individuals connected to incarceration and the criminal justice system, ensuring that personal narratives remain an essential part of public history and education. She is also the author of a self-healing and empowerment journal designed to encourage reflection, resilience, and personal growth among women navigating life’s challenges. Ebony holds an Associate’s Degree in Community Health and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Hunter College.
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Kareem BrooksKevin "Kareem" Brooks is an educator for the Sing Sing Prison Museum, a peer advocate for the New York County Defender Services, and a researcher for Carceral Sickness, which is sponsored by Hudson Link. As a formerly incarcerated person who served 24.5 years in prison, Kareem now advocates for the voiceless men and women still behind bars.
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Leon DavisLeon Davis is a researcher, public historian, and community advocate whose work bridges lived experience, scholarship, and public memory. A graduate of Bard College and current student at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, his research focuses on carceral health, historical medicalization, and the lasting impacts of incarceration. At the Sing Sing Prison Museum, Davis contributes to archival interpretation, exhibition development, and public storytelling that centers the experiences of incarcerated people across history. He is the recipient of the 2025 Brian Fisher Award and serves as Director of Social Media for Pillars of Promise. Through historical research and community engagement, Davis works to connect the history of Sing Sing to ongoing conversations about justice, dignity, and social transformation.
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Teisha L. HickmanTeisha L. Hickman is an educator and writer whose approach is rooted in storytelling and human connection. Drawing from her background in writing and performance, she brings a thoughtful, engaging perspective to museum education, including oral history and guided experiences. Her creative practice shapes how she helps audiences connect with history in ways that feel personal, accessible, and alive.
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Stephon JohnsonI am an educator and tour guide with the Sing Sing Prison Museum, leading conversations that connect history to real-world impact. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, experience-based approach shaped by my role as a youth worker with CASES in the ACES Bronx Division and my previous experience supporting elementary students with United Way. I also facilitate with the Alternative to Violence Project and serve as a Project MOVER ambassador, using education, mentorship, and lived experience to challenge perspectives and support growth.
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Neal KellerNeal Keller retired from an IT career at IBM’s Watson Research Center. He taught a Mercy University “Introduction to Computers” class in Sing Sing for fifteen years and serves on the board of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. He is honored to have the opportunity to share his passion for rehabilitation and transformation. Learn more about Neal HERE.
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Claudia MausnerClaudia Mausner’s perspective as SSPM Educator is shaped by her graduate degree in environmental psychology and her extensive experience as an environmental social justice instructor and public outreach specialist. Learn more about Claudia HERE.
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Noelle RichardsonNoelle Richardson aka Faerie Tayler is a storyteller and arts educator who creates immersive spaces where people can tell tales. A queer ARTivist focused on projects about the importance of reentry support due to the massive amount of incarceration in the United States, with the intention to promote healing and community advocacy through accessible, collective art. Learn more about Noelle's "OnceUponAFelony" projects HERE.
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Jose RodriguezJose A. Rodriguez is a Museum Educator with the Sing Sing Prison Museum, where he supports public learning through education and oral history work. He is also a Court Navigator at CASES in Manhattan, helping individuals and families navigate the criminal legal system and connect to resources such as housing, mental health care, and community support. José brings years of experience in reentry services, legal research, and working with justice-involved young adults. He is currently a student at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. Outside of his work, he also teaches bike safety through Project MOVER, supporting healthier and more connected communities. José is bilingual in English and Spanish and committed to restorative justice, education, and preserving lived experience.
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Curtiss WoodruffCurtiss Woodruff is an advocate committed to advancing conversations around justice, education, and the impact of mass incarceration. A student at Hunter College and a consultant and educator with the Sing Sing Prison Museum, his work centers on public history, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Drawing from lived experience and years of leadership in reentry and restorative programming, Curtiss is passionate about creating spaces that encourage reflection, accountability, and meaningful social change.
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