Andrew Madrigal is a doctoral candidate in Criminology, Law, and Society at George Mason University, expecting to complete his degree in 2025. His research focuses on wrongful convictions, juvenile justice, and re-entry. Most importantly, his journey is inspired by his father's wrongful conviction and exoneration, which drives his commitment to justice reform. Andrew holds degrees from Rio Hondo College and California State University, Long Beach. He has co-authored scholarly articles, contributed to academic books, and presented at national conferences, aiming to impact policies supporting exonerees and addressing systemic issues in the justice system.