About Us
Staff & Board
The Sentencing Project’s staff and board of directors represent a diverse group of individuals with expertise in fields including research, policy, advocacy, and law, with a shared passion for criminal justice reform.
Terry Nixon is responsible for day-to-day operations of the office including coordination of financial functions, management of employee benefits, contract commitments and expenditures, and liaison with the agency’s board of directors.
Prior to joining The Sentencing Project, he worked as Managing Director of Operations for the Institute for Higher Education Policy. Before that, he was Director of Administration and Human Resources for the National Academy of Social Insurance. Nixon received his undergraduate degree from Albany State University (GA) and his Master of Applied Sciences from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL.
Terry Nixon is responsible for day-to-day operations of the office including coordination of financial functions, management of employee benefits, contract commitments and expenditures, and liaison with the agency’s board of directors.
Prior to joining The Sentencing Project, he worked as Managing Director of Operations for the Institute for Higher Education Policy. Before that, he was Director of Administration and Human Resources for the National Academy of Social Insurance. Nixon received his undergraduate degree from Albany State University (GA) and his Master of Applied Sciences from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL.