Juvenile Law Center Announces New Board Members
Philadelphia, PA (December 20, 2023) – Today Juvenile Law Center welcomes two new board members – Sarlene Mingo, MSW and Hillary Transue. Read the biography of Ms. Mingo here and Ms. Transue here.
"I am honored to join Juvenile Law Center’s Board of Directors to support the mission and to advocate for fairness and equity in systems that unjustly affect the constitutional rights of juveniles in the United States," said Ms. Mingo.
Ms. Transue first connected with Juvenile Law Center as the whistleblower in the infamous kids for cash scandal, which garnered international attention.
“Joining Juvenile Law Center’s board is an emotional experience; it is a testament to the power of advocacy and compassion and what those things can do for a child, the aspirations that can be instilled, and the kind of loyalty that can be built,” said Ms. Transue. “It is truly my full-circle moment where I get to become one of the good guys.”
The organization’s CEO celebrated the appointments.
“We have been working with Hillary since she was a teenager and a plaintiff in the kids for cash case,” said Sue Mangold, CEO of Juvenile Law Center. “She is an effective spokesperson about the harms of the juvenile legal system and in support of our work. We are excited to have her serve in this new role with us as a board member. Sarlene’s work with teens and their parents at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church brings important expertise to our board. We have an incredible Board of Directors and both Hillary and Sarlene add new critical perspectives.”