Civil rights and criminal law attorney Melba Pearson has spent her career at the intersection of justice, leadership, and community. From 16 years as a Miami-Dade prosecutor to helping pass Florida’s Amendment 4 with the ACLU, to her current work driving data-informed fairness for prosecutors nationwide, Melba has seen power—who has it, who doesn’t, and how we change that—up close.
In this conversation, we unpack how leaders can use their voice, make good trouble with integrity, and why rest, reflection, and community aren’t luxuries—they’re leadership essentials.
