Metro Justice’s Council is elected yearly by the membership to govern the organization and supervise its staff members, who are responsible for the day-to-day operations. Below is a list of our council members and staff.

Paula Hansen

President
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A native of Long Island, Paula has lived in Rochester since 1975. A retired teacher, the last 25 years of her teaching career were spent in the Rochester City School District. She continues to volunteer as part of the Free Partnerships program at School #20. She sits on Racial Justice, Fundraising, and Social Action committees. A member of Metro Justice since 2002, she has served previously on Council as Secretary and Vice President. As President, she seeks your input, questions, and concerns.

Luis Torres

Vice President, Social Action Committee Chair

Luis Ricardo Torres-Rivera is currently a stay at home dad. He serves as Vice-President of the Council and as chair of the Social Action Committee. Previously he was a community organizer for Workers United Union.  His first involvement with Rochester area activism was as the Western NY Director of Rural and Migrant Ministry where he continues to be involved as President of the Board. He is a native of Rio Pedras, Puerto Rico.

John Keevert

Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair

John Keevert has been a Metro Justice Member since the 1970’s and has been treasurer several times since 1980. He was involved in anti-war and anti-globalization campaigns. He is a retired KODAK photographic scientist and is currently treasurer of Ciudad Hermana Task Force.

Anthony Plonczynski

Secretary, Personnel Committee Chair

Candace Rubin

Fundraising Committee Chair

Candace has been active in Metro Justice since 2002, when the Bush presidency motivated many of us to action. She was active in the Clean Elections campaign, fight for IDA reform, and a variety of educational issues relating to greater transparency in the RCSD. She has worked as a teacher in the RCSD for sixteen years. She chairs the Fundraising Committee and is grateful for the generous contributions which have served to advance Metro Justice’s ability to function as Rochester’s most visible progressive voice.

Rahmell Caldwell

Racial Justice Committee Chair

At-Large Council Members:

Michael Argaman
Jesse Lenney
Emma Morrison
Jamaal Nathan
Nick Robertson
Maggie Spalina
Diane Watkins
Theodore Wilcox