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Alison Bloomquist, Esq.

Co-Director, EIDEIA Institute; Special Public Defender, Connecticut

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Alison Bloomquist, Esq.

Co-Director, EIDEIA Institute; Special Public Defender, Connecticut

Alison Bloomquist is a racial justice educator, strategist, and trial attorney with two decades of experience advancing equity in the criminal legal system. A Certified Racial Justice Trainer and long-standing faculty member at the National Criminal Defense College, she designs and leads national initiatives on antiracist advocacy, cultural humility, and systems reform. She previously served as Vice President at the National Legal Aid & Defender Association and Director of Training for the Connecticut Division of Public Defender Services.

Areas of Training Expertise:

  • Antiracist advocacy
  • Train-the-trainer development and facilitation
  • Emotional Intelligence

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