WPA CEO Meg Egan Appointed to Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Transition Committee on the Criminal Legal System

The Women’s Prison Association (WPA) is excited to announce CEO Meg Egan has been appointed to the Mayor-elect Mamdani administration’s Committee on the Criminal Legal System, serving alongside over 400 distinguished leaders to provide their expertise and insights to the incoming administration. 

“By prioritizing safe and stable housing, critical mental health care, alternatives to incarceration, and community-based supports, we can support more women, more families, and more communities across New York City,” says Meg Egan. “We are looking forward to working with the city government to advance these solutions.” 

As the nation’s first organization serving women impacted by the criminal legal system, WPA brings deep expertise to this moment. WPA programs address critical issues facing many New Yorkers—including poverty, unstable housing, disability, and trauma—and prioritize prevention rather than punishment. These evidence-based practices address the immediate needs of the women we serve while laying the foundation for systemic, sustainable change.

As WPA works to improve outcomes and transform futures for all, the organization is committed to partnering with the new administration to advance safety, stability, and opportunity for women and families. To learn more about the Mayor-elect Mamdani administration and the Transition Committees, click here.