Syrita Steib

Social entrepreneur

A native of Vacherie, Louisiana, Syrita Steib graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center as a licensed and certified clinical laboratory scientist. In 2016, Syrita founded Operation Restoration, a New Orleans-based nonprofit that works to support women and girls impacted by incarceration to recognize their full potential, restore their lives and discover new possibilities. OR provides 15 distinct programs that focus on employment, housing insecurity, education, training, advocacy, and a Safety & Freedom Fund that disrupts the entry point into the legal system to address systemic inequities for women and people of color. In the last three years alone, OR has served 2,298 clients across all programs and provided 17,639 services. Syrita is recognized nationally for her work on dismantling the criminal legal system and removing barriers for women and girls impacted by incarceration while transitioning back into the community. She serves on numerous local and national boards and appears regularly as a keynote speaker and panelist on topics of incarceration and injustice. In 2019, Syrita founded Opportunity 2 Restore, an organization that positions formerly incarcerated women and girls to lead policy changes pertaining to the legal system. She is also the founder of Syrita Steib LLC, a consulting firm specializing in lean project management from concept to completion. Syrita was one of 73 people granted a full and unconditional presidential pardon in January 2021.In 2022, Syrita ran for United States Senate in Louisiana and placed fourth among the thirteen candidates

the liberation of women and girls from systems of oppression, incarceration, and detention.

SERE Justice Principle: SERE is the understanding that social, environmental, racial, and economic justice are deeply interconnected and interdependent. These principles emphasize that true justice can only be achieved when all four dimensions are addressed together, recognizing that neglecting one area undermines the progress in others. SERE stands as a framework that promotes a holistic approach, advocating for policies and actions that advance equality, sustainability, and dignity for all communities, especially those historically marginalized.

Concept-to-Implementation Strategy, Executive Leadership, Nonprofit Development & Scaling, Organizational Strategy & Infrastructure, Public Policy & Advocacy, Public Speaking, Social Justice & Systems Change