Louis L. Reed

You don’t have to be able to help everyone, but you don’t have to hurt anyone.

LOUIS L. REED is the founder of Moblize|365. He brings to the M|365 years of experience in government, criminal justice expertise, policy advocacy, public health, and personal impact, serving nearly 14 years in federal prison and several years on supervision.

Louis is a board-certified addictions counselor and licensed alcohol & addictions practitioner. Prior to founding M|365, Louis was the Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships for REFORM Alliance. His previous role was Director of National Organizing & Partnerships for Dream Corps JUSTICE (formerly #cut50), where he grew the nation’s most extensive bi-partisan grassroots advocacy and organizing coalition through the Empathy Network.

His policy reform experience includes the passage of 30+ bills, including leading advocacy for the historic First Step Act which, to date, has released 75k+ people from federal prison. His advocacy has impacted 650k+ people affected by the US legal system.

Louis is a Council of Criminal Justice trustee, Forbes Coaches Council Member, and Huffington Post contributor on Prison Traumatic Stress Disorder. He has appeared on CNN, CBSN, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Breakfast Club, and in national publications. Louis has received many awards recognizing his work and leadership, including recognition by The Brigadoon’s 2020 top 20 influential leaders, and a 2021 Ebony Magazine Power 100 nomination.

Louis lives in Connecticut, consults in strategic partnerships/organizing, and is a guest commentator on the Law & Crime Network