Our team is built on individuals with various backgrounds in the criminal justice field.

Kristen Persaud is an Operations Assistant with the Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP), where she provides administrative, logistical, and project support across the organization. She assists CEPP staff with the coordination and implementation of national initiatives, including projects focused on pretrial justice and system reform, and helps manage the day-to-day operational needs that keep projects moving effectively. Through her work, Kristen supports project teams, organizational operations, and CEPP’s efforts to deliver high-quality training, technical assistance, and resources to partners across the country. 

Ms. Persaud’s prior professional and academic experience ranges from public service to nonprofit administration to client relations. Her work in the nonprofit community has focused on racial equity, global public health, and women’s empowerment. Ms. Persaud received a BA in multimedia journalism and political science from Florida Atlantic University and an MA in intelligence and international security, with a specialization on the Middle East peace process, from the prestigious King’s College London.