Daniel Rosen

Daniel A. Rosen is a justice reform advocate and writer who was incarcerated in both Virginia and Washington, D.C. from 2015 to 2021. Before co-founding the Carceral Nutrition Project, he worked as an advocacy Campaign Manager for Worth Rises, a nonprofit that works to dismantle the prison industry and end the exploitation of those it affects. Prior to incarceration, Daniel spent almost twenty years in public service, in both the non-profit and governmental sectors. He served previously at the Departments of State and Defense on national security issues, including as Director of Counterterrorism Programs at the State Department. Daniel has been recognized throughout his career for successful management of programs, people, and funds to serve the public trust.

Daniel has also spent fifteen years in various hospitality and other jobs. He’s been a bartender, waiter, barista, cab driver, pizza deliveryman, EMT, SAT tutor, lifeguard, and bank teller. In prison, he served as a GED instructor, tutor, dog trainer, and maintenance worker. Daniel holds a Master’s degree from Tufts University, and a B.A. with Honors from UCLA. He’s passionate about real food, cooking and nutrition, ice cream, motorcycles, books, world travel, baseball, thrifting, and the power of words. He’s traveled to over 60 countries, and currently resides in Washington, D.C.