Our Team
Ashley Blair Cohen, ESQ.
is the founder of ABC Reentry. She has dedicated her career to advocating for the wrongly convicted as a criminal defense and civil rights attorney. Over the past decade, she played a pivotal role in securing the exonerations and early releases of over 20 individuals. Now, through ABC Reentry, she continues her commitment to criminal justice by providing essential post-incarceration support and resources.
is a Co-founder of ABC Reentry. He spent 23 years wrongly convicted for a double murder. Since his exoneration, he has dedicated his time to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals in multiple capacities. As a law clerk at Bonjean Law Group, he assists clients in obtaining driver’s licenses, medical care, Social Security cards, and other essential documentation to help them transition back into society. Additionally, he serves as an advocate, attending court appearances and working to marshal local support for those reentering their communities. Read more about his story here.
Robert Almodovar
is a Co-founder of ABC Reentry and founder of HelpBreakTheChain.org and a Big Brother mentorship program. He spent 28 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. While incarcerated, he earned his paralegal certificate and relentlessly fought for his freedom. Now, as a free man, he is a motivational speaker and mentor, dedicated to inspiring young people across the country to steer away from drug abuse and gun violence. Myles is dedicated to helping those successfully transition from prison back into society. You can listen to Roosevelt’s story here.
Roosevelt Myles
is a Co-founder of ABC Reentry and an incoming J.D. Candidate at Chicago-Kent College of Law . As the longest-serving exoneree in Illinois history, he spent 42 years in prison for a wrongful conviction. He is an advocate for criminal justice reform. While incarcerated, he became a dedicated jailhouse lawyer, advocating for fellow inmates facing wrongful convictions or excessive sentences. Now free, Jimmy remains committed to justice and plans to attend law school in 2025 to continue his lifelong mission of helping the wrongly incarcerated. Read about Jimmy’s story here.
Jimmy Soto
Jamel Miller is an ambassador for ABC Reentry, where he is committed to mentoring and uplifting individuals during and after incarceration. Having spent 25 years in prison, Miller uses his lived experience to encourage personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of opportunities beyond the limitations often shaped by institutional and community environments.
While incarcerated, Miller self-published multiple books and cultivated his entrepreneurial vision. Following his release, he launched his own entertainment company and continues to use his platform to inspire others through mentorship, advocacy, and storytelling. Through his work, Miller aims to create meaningful change by offering a firsthand perspective on transformation, perseverance, and rebuilding one’s future.