Greg Newburn is Director of Criminal Justice at the Niskanen Center. His work focuses on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems with the goal of reducing crime and punishment.

Prior to joining Niskanen, he was state policy director and Florida director for Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM); chair of the Florida-based “Yes on 11” political committee; and director of student programs at the Cato Institute.

Newburn is a graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law and the University of Florida. His work focuses on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems with the goal of reducing crime and punishment.