meet the board

Rita is an Illinois/Indiana native who has been an advocate for the past five years. Rita was in shock when her son was arrested in 2019. Everything she thought she knew about the law and how the judicial system worked proved to be incorrect. Her world was turned upside down and still is.

Her mission is to help her son and others with support by trying to navigate through the criminal justice system. After hearing that her son was sentenced to 22 years, she decided to take a stand and do what is right. Rita is attempting to pave the way with UV4SOR by advocating for those with unjust sentences and registry restraints.

Her advocacy is balanced with being a professional business owner for the past 26 years. Her business interests range from grooming dogs to arts, craft and culinary experiences. Rita is a proud mother and grandmother. Her passion is to make a difference in her community and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.