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

Samuel Steed is an Operations Associate at the Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP), where he supports organizational operations, communications, and digital content initiatives. He serves as CEPP’s in-house videographer, producing video content for projects and initiatives including Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR), the California Partnership for Pretrial Justice (CPOC), Rural Justice initiatives, and other national efforts. Mr. Steed also manages APPR’s email communications, website content, and graphic design needs, helping ensure timely, engaging, and accessible resources for practitioners, policymakers, and partners nationwide.

Prior to joining CEPP, Mr. Steed spent two years as the Communications and Network Outreach Associate at Mass Mentoring Partnership, where he provided support to the organization’s communications, logistics, and youth development efforts. He has a long history of volunteering for human rights and criminal justice system reform, including serving as Amnesty International U.S.A.’s Virginia Legislative Coordinator for three years. Mr. Steed holds a BA in government and Chinese studies from the College of William and Mary.