The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons. The National Park Service believes in parks as platforms for dialogue, and Alcatraz Island, being ......More
The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons. The National Park Service believes in parks as platforms for dialogue, and Alcatraz Island, being one of the only NPS sites that interprets mass incarceration, works directly with people who have been affected in order to give them a platform to showcase their stories. Speaker events are offered on various Saturdays from May-September 2026, from 1 - 2 PM.After surviving domestic violence and the tragic loss of her child, Lashinna was wrongfully incarcerated for 14 months on charges that were ultimately dismissed. Now, she uses her experiences to inspire transformation and healing in others, helping them to navigate trauma, the justice system, and personal growth.Lashinna is a mental health advocate and psychology student at Regent University. She volunteers in correctional settings, facilitating group sessions focused on accountability, healing, and resilience. Professionally, she serves veterans as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She is also the founder of Lashinna Virtual Solutions and is pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, with a focus on trauma and underserved populations.If you are part of a justice-impacted group and are interested in attending one of the days, please email us about community tickets for these events.If you have any accessibility needs such as ASL translation, please contact [email protected] at least 5 days in advance.
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