Helen "Skip" Skipper is a nationally recognized advocate for justice-impacted individuals and the Executive Director of the NYC Justice Peer Initiative (JPI). With over 25 years of experience navigating carceral and behavioral health systems, Skip has become a leading voice for second-chance employment and systemic reform. As the co-founder and Creative Director of Real Justice Prints, Skip brings her expertise in design and advocacy to every project, combining her background as a graffiti artist and criminologist to create powerful, socially-conscious products.
Skip’s leadership extends beyond the arts; she mentors, trains, and empowers justice-impacted peers, equipping them with skills in design, production, and business operations. Through Real Justice Prints, Skip continues her mission of using lived experience as a tool for advocacy and economic justice, ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and valued.
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