Interfaith Action for Human Rights (IAHR) represents people of faith and allies who educate and advocate in Maryland, DC, and Virginia for corrections systems to abolish unnecessarily punitive practices such as solitary confinement and to instead focus on rehabilitation and successful reentry of our citizens.

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Natasha White is a survivor of solitary confinement. Since her release, she has been a leader in the Close Rikers, HALT Solitary, Bail Reform, and Less is More Campaigns.  She is currently the National Unlock the Box Campaign State Representative for both Maryland and Virginia Coalitions on Solitary, as the Director of Community Engagement for IAHR.

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The Rev. Dr. David Lindsey serves as the Executive Director of IAHR. Prior to his arrival at IAHR, Rev. Lindsey most recently served as the Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. In addition to his work as a non-profit Executive Director, Rev. Lindsey has served local churches in California, Minnesota, and Virginia. He has been honored to serve in and on behalf of his denomination (the United Church of Christ) over two decades, including diverse opportunities for ecumenical and interfaith partnerships. His graduate studies were at Chicago Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry) and Claremont School of Theology (Master of Divinity), and his undergraduate studies were at Centre College in Kentucky.