Sean Kelly / Parks Conservancy
The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons. The National Park Service believes in parks as platforms for dialogue, and Alcatraz Island, being one of the only NPS sites that interprets mass incarceration, works directly with people who have been affected in order to give them a platform to showcase their stories.
About the Speaker
Jaime’s work centers on community advocacy, outreach, and supporting individuals navigating complex systems. She serves as an advocate with the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and contributes to leadership and reentry initiatives as an Advisory Board Member for Defy Ventures. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Sociology and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at San Francisco State University, with plans to minor in Criminology. She is a published writer whose essays and journals have appeared in San Quentin News, The Paper Trail, and Prison Journalism Project, where she highlights justice, rehabilitation, and community healing.
How to Attend
While all events are free, a ferry ticket is required to reach Alcatraz. Purchase ferry tickets at Alcatraz City Cruises. We recommend the 12 PM boat or earlier.
If you are part of a justice-impacted group and are interested in attending one of the days, please email NPS about community tickets for these events.
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