Rhokeisha Ford is the Policy Program Director and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at ISLG, where she oversees the Community Based Restorative Justice Program. Rhokeisha has extensive experience and passion for youth and community development, organizational leadership, program design, and strategic planning. Prior to joining ISLG, Rhokeisha served as the Director of Programs at the Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub, a Credible Messenger-led program designed for young people and their families impacted by the criminal legal system and one of five Hubs initiated by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Criminal Justice Investment Initiative. She is also the founder and CEO of RNF Innovations LLC, a consultancy company that focuses on strategic planning and leadership development for emerging community-based organizations. Rhokeisha brings over 18 years of experience as an educator within the New York City Department of Education, including five years as Principal of the Academy for Social Action, a high-risk, low-performing 6–12 school in Harlem. Rhokeisha holds an MA in administration and supervision from Bank Street College of Education and a B.A. in education from CUNY City College. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and embracing the earth’s natural healing powers through holistic practices that nourish the mind, body, and spirit.