Akiesha Anderson

Advocacy and Partnerships Manager, Represent Justice

Corona, CA Montgomery, Alabama

Akiesha Anderson is the advocacy and partnerships manager for Represent Justice, a nonprofit using films to disrupt systems and narratives surrounding mass incarceration. Raised in Alabama, Akiesha was the policy and advocacy director for Alabama Arise, a statewide, member-led organization advancing public policies that improve the lives of Alabamians who are marginalized by poverty. Previously, she served as the associate director of admissions for UCLA Law, where she played a pivotal role in achieving the school’s highest number of Black enrollees in 25 years, following the enactment of California’s affirmative action ban. In addition to her work at Alabama Arise, Akiesha remains engaged in education and runs Anderson Admissions Academy, which helps underrepresented students gain admission to law school.