How do we advocate for real, systemic change, especially in a divided society? Janos Marton talks us through his journey as a political activist and justice reformer, which touched key political moments in America, such as Hurricane Katrina and the effort to close the Rikers Island prison complex.
Throughout his career, Janos has found ways to build bridges across political divides and unite communities to advocate for a more dignified, freer, and more just civil society.
Janos Marton has spent the last 23 years as an organizer,
lawyer, and campaign director working on social justice issues across the country. He was named the first Advocacy Director for JustLeadershipUSA, where he managed the historic #CLOSErikers campaign which was ultimately successful. Janos then oversaw state criminal justice programs for the ACLU before running for Manhattan District Attorney on bold de-carceration policies that became the gold standard in that race. As Chief Advocacy Officer at Dream.Org, his current role, Janos oversees policy and political programs that advance criminal justice in tandem with climate goals. In addition to his degree from Dartmouth he earned his JD at Fordham Law.

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