OUR TEAM
The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) is a non-profit organization providing technical assistance, consulting, research, and organizational development in the fields of juvenile and criminal justice, youth development, and violence prevention. NICJR provides consultation, program development technical assistance and training to an array of organizations; including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic foundations.
David Muhammad, Executive Director
David Muhammad is a leader in the fields of criminal justice, violence prevention, and youth development. Mr. Muhammad is the Executive Director of the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR).
NICJR works to reduce incarceration and violence, improve the outcomes of system-involved youth and adults, and increase the capacity and expertise of the organizations that serve these individuals.
Through NICJR, David provides leadership and technical assistance to the Gun Violence Reduction Strategies in the cities across the country, including Oakland, CA; Indianapolis, IN; and Washington, DC.
Diana Dahl, Director of Development and Operations
Diana Dahl is NICJR’s Director of Development and Operations. By ensuring high quality deliverables, igniting operational efficiencies, impacting key partnerships, and building organizational capacity, Diana’s leadership and expertise helps to advance NICJR’s sustainability and mission impact. She brings 18 years of experience leading nonprofits and small businesses serving historically marginalized and underserved populations across a wide variety of human service domains, including education, health, and justice.
Diana’s leadership centers on big picture visioning paired with the development of deliberate processes and relationships; data-driven decision-making that allows freedom to take reasonable risks required for innovation; an intentional balance of supporting yet challenging institutional systems; and active curiosity and inquiry as tools to enhance operational productivity, service quality, and team dynamics.
David Muhammad, Executive Director
David Muhammad is a leader in the fields of criminal justice, violence prevention, and youth development. Mr. Muhammad is the Executive Director of the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR).
NICJR works to reduce incarceration and violence, improve the outcomes of system-involved youth and adults, and increase the capacity and expertise of the organizations that serve these individuals.
Through NICJR, David provides leadership and technical assistance to the Gun Violence Reduction Strategies in the cities across the country, including Oakland, CA; Indianapolis, IN; and Washington, DC.
Diana Dahl, Director of Development and Operations
Diana Dahl is NICJR’s Director of Development and Operations. By ensuring high quality deliverables, igniting operational efficiencies, impacting key partnerships, and building organizational capacity, Diana’s leadership and expertise helps to advance NICJR’s sustainability and mission impact. She brings 18 years of experience leading nonprofits and small businesses serving historically marginalized and underserved populations across a wide variety of human service domains, including education, health, and justice.
Diana’s leadership centers on big picture visioning paired with the development of deliberate processes and relationships; data-driven decision-making that allows freedom to take reasonable risks required for innovation; an intentional balance of supporting yet challenging institutional systems; and active curiosity and inquiry as tools to enhance operational productivity, service quality, and team dynamics.