Brooke Kaufman
Communications Director
Brooke joined the Seattle Clemency Project as the Communications Specialist in 2022 after graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in Law, Societies & Justice. Prior to this, Brooke was a volunteer with the UW Juvenile Parole Project, providing advocacy for petitioners going before the Washington State Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. She previously worked with the Human Rights Defense Center as an independent research contractor and has published writing in Criminal Legal News. Brooke also served as Editor-in-Chief of The Daily of the University of Washington.
In her current role, Brooke is responsible for writing and developing content to raise awareness for the organization and its clients. Her objective is to increase the visibility of SCP’s mission and secure vital grant funding to sustain the organization’s core programs. In 2024, Brooke authored On Redemption: Second Chances and the Post-Conviction Landscape in Washington State. The book offers a narrative perspective on second-look pathways in Washington and the role of pro bono representation in expanding access to justice. In 2026, Brooke was promoted to Communications Director.