Christina Quaranta spoke to NPF fellows in McAllen, Texas January 25, 2023 about “The Path Toward Authentic Juvenile Justice.”

Christina Quaranta is the executive director of the Connecticut Justice Alliance (CTJA), a youth-adult partnership public policy and advocacy organization located in Bridgeport, CT. CTJA’s mission is to end the criminalization of youth. Quaranta has been with CTJA for over seven years and became the ED in 2021, previously serving in numerous other roles in the organization. Quaranta pushes for legal system reform that recognizes youth, families and communities as the most important stakeholders. More broadly, she is committed to dismantling systemic racism across CT so all people can be free to realize their potential. The youth and families she works with are a constant inspiration to her. She wants their voices to be heard, respected, and incorporated into the policy discussions that will impact their lives. Quaranta holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern CT State University and a master’s degree in Public Administration, with a concentration in nonprofit management from Fairfield University.