Our Staff.

Bob Gangi, Director

Bob Gangi has been an activist, community organizer and public policy advocate in New York City for over 55 years. Before he co-founded the Police Reform Organizing Project in April 2011, he served as Executive Director of the Correctional Association of New York for over 29 years. He is a recognized expert on criminal justice and law enforcement issues with a particular focus on police and prison concerns. He has cultivated ongoing relationships with members of the media and policymakers which have been critical to the CA and PROP’s advocacy and public education efforts. He has written or co-written numerous op-ed pieces for the New York Times, Daily News, Newsday, Gotham Gazette, and Albany Times Union. In 2012 Bob was the recipient of the American Ethical Union’s prestigious Elliott-Black Award, acknowledging his enduring dedication to the rights of vulnerable people caught up in the criminal justice system and his life’s work fighting for sweeping prison and police reform.

Born and raised in NYC, Michaela is a senior at the George Washington University in Washington DC majoring in political science and criminal justice. She has worked with PROP for 2 years, starting out as a participant in our court monitoring project while also helping to run our social media. She has been involved in criminal justice reform and advocacy since high school, and plans to continue these efforts after she graduates in 2024.