Jess Niewohner

Jess joined the CFSY in September 2024 as an Equal Justice Works Fellow, sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Medtronic. In her role, Jess supports Minnesotans incarcerated since childhood who are newly eligible for early supervised release through policy advocacy, data tracking, and hearing preparation.

Jess is a graduate of Berkeley Law and the University of Washington, Seattle. She is passionate about building a future free of incarceration, where in the aftermath of crime or violence, restorative justice, community healing, and the inherent dignity of every human being is prioritized.

In her free time, Jess enjoys singing in the Free Key Choir, hosting dinner parties for friends, writing poetry, and hiking in the Berkeley and Oakland hills.