Whitley Carpenter

Whitley Carpenter is the Senior Criminal Justice Counsel & Policy Manager at Forward Justice, where she advances racial, social, and economic justice across the South. She has played a key role in uplifting the voices of directly impacted communities, from building the NC chapter of the National Conference of Black Lawyers to creating NCCopwatch.org. Through her work, Whitley ensures that those most affected by injustice are leading the charge for lasting change.

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The Bruce Elmore Community Advocate Award honors a bold and principled advocate who, through their work, uplifts directly impacted communities and advances systemic change.