David Gaspar

David Gaspar (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) - David Gaspar (he/him/his) is the Chief Executive Officer of The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that provides free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of low-income people every year, while advancing policy change at the local, state, and national level. As the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gaspar leads the strategic planning, organizational management, programmatic development, external affairs, and fundraising activities for the organization. Mr. Gaspar joined The Bail Project shortly after the organization’s launch and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the National Director of Operations. A formerly incarcerated individual directly affected by the cash bail system, Mr. Gaspar earned his GED and bachelor’s degree while in prison, successfully appealed his case, and was released 11 years early. Mr. Gaspar was recently selected for the Galaxy Gives Leadership program and is a graduate of JustLeadership USA’s Leading with Conviction program. A proud Mexican-American, husband, father of five, and grandfather, Mr. Gaspar’s work with The Bail Project is an embodiment of his hope for a brighter future, where better systems of justice are possible.

Equitable Justice and freedom

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