Our Team

Our work toward a more equitable Memphis includes a commitment to justice within our own walls. We value a diverse, inclusive leadership team and a staff of talented professionals from all walks of life. All full time employees are paid a living wage of $15 an hour or more.

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Diana M. Comes

Executive Director

Melissa Janoske McLean

Associate Executive Director

Austin Brown

Director of Development and Communications

Colton Bane

Immigrant Justice Program Director

Melissa Hamilton

Lead Civil Staff Attorney

Yina Garcia

DOJ Accredited Representative, IJP

Angela Valdez

Lead SRS & Legal Assistant

Betsy Prendergast

Staff Attorney, IJP

Dawna Snipes

Elder Law Staff Attorney

Ericelda Yanez

IJP Legal Assistant

Azusena "Susie" Espinoza

Program Coordinator