Staff and Board

Staff and Contractors
Michele Braley, MSW, LICSW, Executive Director, 18+ years of experience with restorative practice and 13+ years providing leadership to SLRJ. In addition to being a restorative conference facilitator and trainer, Michele is a facilitator in victim-offender dialogues in crimes of severe violence through the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Rahma Hudle, Program Director. Rahma has a B.A. from the University of Minnesota in Public Relations with minors in Leadership and Business Administration. Prior to joining SLRJ, Rahma worked for the Minneapolis Park Board and at a center for children with autism.
Gwen Chandler, Contractor, Restorative Facilitator
Board of Directors, 2023
Donna Norbeck (she/her), Vice Chair
Retired, Residential/correctional treatment setting with adolescents
Rebecca Miller (she/her), Secretary
Executive Assistant to the Head of School, St. Paul Academy and Summit School
Deborah Reierson (she/her), Treasurer
Retired, Managing Librarian with Hennepin County
Lisa Dejoras (she/her), Board member
State Planning Director, MN Department of Human Services, Direct Care and Treatment
Mary Pumphrey (she/her), Board member
Social Services Coordinator, CommonBond Communities
Alex Vitrella (she/her), Board member
Program Director, Education Evolving
Michele Braley, MSW, LICSW, Executive Director, 18+ years of experience with restorative practice and 13+ years providing leadership to SLRJ. In addition to being a restorative conference facilitator and trainer, Michele is a facilitator in victim-offender dialogues in crimes of severe violence through the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Rahma Hudle, Program Director. Rahma has a B.A. from the University of Minnesota in Public Relations with minors in Leadership and Business Administration. Prior to joining SLRJ, Rahma worked for the Minneapolis Park Board and at a center for children with autism.
Gwen Chandler, Contractor, Restorative Facilitator
Board of Directors, 2023
Donna Norbeck (she/her), Vice Chair
Retired, Residential/correctional treatment setting with adolescents
Rebecca Miller (she/her), Secretary
Executive Assistant to the Head of School, St. Paul Academy and Summit School
Deborah Reierson (she/her), Treasurer
Retired, Managing Librarian with Hennepin County
Lisa Dejoras (she/her), Board member
State Planning Director, MN Department of Human Services, Direct Care and Treatment
Mary Pumphrey (she/her), Board member
Social Services Coordinator, CommonBond Communities
Alex Vitrella (she/her), Board member
Program Director, Education Evolving