Justin Saucedo Pita, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is a seasoned advocate with over a decade of academic and professional experience in education and criminal justice advocacy.
With expertise in community organizing, policy research, and client-centered advocacy, Justin has honed strategic and adaptable solutions for individuals disproportionately impacted by systemic and economic inequalities. As a Legal Advocate at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem, he supported clients in submitting police misconduct claims, mitigating evictions, and increasing access to public benefits. Justin’s diverse experiences range from advocating for undocumented immigrants and refugees in Philadelphia to advancing public policy and criminal justice reform in D.C. Justin demonstrates unwavering passion and determination in empowering marginalized communities and is eager to create a meaningful impact in the Chicago communities that raised him.