Madison Organizing in Strength, Equity, and Solidarity
for Criminal Legal System Reform

Organizer

James Morgan is employed as the Community Organizer for MOSES. James represents MOSES on a local, state and national level attending conferences, training and Organizer events. He is responsible for assisting with General Membership Meetings, Fundraising, Recruitment of Congregations and Individuals, Membership Trainings-Education, and Media Messaging.

Previously James was the Lead, State Certified Peer Support Specialist and Trainer at JustDane where he assisted persons returning from incarceration in navigating their Reentry back into the community. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin’s Associate of Arts Degree Program in the Humanities, U.W. Odyssey Program Alum, the WARF UpStart Program for Minorities and Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, Gamaliel National Leadership Program, JLUSA (JustLeadershipUSA) Emerging Leadership Training, (MAP) Madison Apprenticeship Program, JustDanes’ Circles of Support, University of Wisconsin’s Pathways to Parenthood After Incarceration Program (PIO) and the University of Cincinnati Core Correctional Practices Training.

You may contact the Organizer regarding membership and participation, potential collaborations, guest speaker opportunities.
Contact Information
Email: organizer.moses.madison@gmail.com
Ph: 608-345-9110

Organizer Messages

Organizer’s Corner

Organizer’s Corner: James Morgan Interview by Margaret Irwin   In a recent conversation, our Community Organizer, James Morgan, described his recent activities as an effort “to solidify our space in this community.” He noted that several organizations in the community have recognized who we are and have indicated interest in connecting with us.    On Aug. 23, James served as emcee for the “Healing Over Harm” rally that was held outside the Governor’s Mansion. Speakers sent the strong,...

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Organizer’s Corner

James Morgan, interviewed by Margaret Irwin   As Organizer, what has stood out to you since the last newsletter?   “I’m struck by the number of opportunities that are being presented to MOSES for further community-based collaborations and partnerships,” James said. “At the June General Meeting, Harry Haney spoke about the Madison Justice Team. Kina Collins, Interim Executive Director of WISDOM, spoke about plans for our statewide organization. Following those conversations, I see this as a...

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Organizer’s Corner

Organizers’ Corner  By James Morgan  Greetings, MOSES members!    I recently had the pleasure of visiting with congregants at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Society, one of our member congregations. My discussion centered on the value of relationships, individual and collective, and how relationship-building is one of the key components in building a base for collective power. I expressed how speaking or thinking about relationships often brings to mind terms like kinship and...

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