Germain Thompson | Community Liaison

Germain is the founder of Take It To The Court Foundation (TITTCF).

TITTC is a non-profit organization designed to bring awareness to the violence that takes place in black and brown communities.

In 2014, Germain began organizing basketball tournaments for youth and young adults nationally. These tournaments helped bring the community together, bring awareness to the violence in the community he serves, and provide resources and outlets for those facing these challenges.

Germain obtained his paralegal certification at Pace University of NYC in 2016. He has an extensive background working in the community as a community organizer for the Legal Aid Society for approximately nine years. During his time with the Legal Aid Society, he built relationships within the community, working alongside city council constituents and creating connections with many different organizations that work together to help community members.

Tatiana Hill | Community Organizer

Tatiana is an anti-carceral advocate working to build political equity for Black communities. She is a New York-based community organizer working to build political power with and for marginalized Black people, especially as it relates to ending mass incarceration and the systems that perpetuate it. Her advocacy work started as a labor organizer. She is one of the two original organizers that created the first union in any Verizon Wireless store in the country. Tatiana has worked as a constituent advocate for the progressive Senator Jabari Brisport. Hill previously worked with

VOCAL-NY, a grassroots power building organization where she organized and advocated for formerly incarcerated people in its Civil Rights Union. She was also a director of advocacy helping to frame and build out an organizing model for organizing and base building.

Josmar Trujillo | Community Organizer

Josmar is our Queens community organizer. He was previously the Deputy Director of the Police Reform Organizing Project and lead organizer with The Policing & Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College. He has written and organized around issues of policing, education, and housing.

Mauricia Harry | Community Organizer

Mauricia is a Brooklyn native and a mother of three. She has been directly impacted by a loved one's incarceration, and her lived experiences have created an intense passion that has led her to community organizing and building. Mauricia is dedicated to educating the community and creating an environment where their voices are heard.

Anastasia Tomkin | Community Organizer

Anastasia Tomkin is a writer and community organizer living in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a bachelor's degree in French and Spanish and a master's degree in journalism. She is deeply passionate about pursuing racial justice for the sake of creating more equity and more love in the world.

Mathilda Adeniji | Community Organizer

Mathilda is a dedicated professional with a strong background in social services, community engagement, and leadership development. She is experienced in case management, program administration, and advocacy within marginalized communities. Skilled in empowering individuals and fostering resilience, Mathilda's commitment to social justice and community development shines through her work, consistently driving positive change and addressing disparities.

Aaliyah Guillory-Nickens | Community Coordinator

Aaliyah is a prominent advocate for Criminal and Juvenile Justice Reform, committed to transforming the broader legal system. She founded More Than a Statistic a fully led youth organization designed to save young people from being reduced to statistics. For the past three years, Aaliyah has organized young people across New York City, helping them transform their lives and step into their own leadership. As a criminal justice major, she leads youth justice campaigns throughout New York State, strengthens youth civic participation, and ensures system-impacted young people are engaged in advocacy and decision-making at every level. Aaliyah uses her lived experience to guide her work and her storytelling, speaking on national panels including for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Her impact is also highlighted in We Keep Us Safe, a film by Kings Against Violence Initiative that uplifts community organizers and youth leaders creating community-centered solutions to gun violence. Her leadership has earned her recognition such as the Samuel Harpen Award, presented by the Children’s Defense Fund.

Erica Jones | Social Media Specialist

For over three years, Erica has been honing her skills in social media marketing and management. She has a passion for educating and spreading awareness on important issues. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which has equipped her with the ability to understand others and effectively connect with diverse audiences. Her goal is to create impactful social media strategies that engage and promote social change. As a New York City native, she is dedicated to creating a better future for our community, particularly regarding policing reform, one post at a time!