Donna Lieberman enhances NYCLU's advocacy for civil rights and social justice

Donna Lieberman, a prominent advocate for civil rights and social justice, has made significant contributions to the East Ramapo Central School District and beyond. Born in Boston and raised in Cranford, New Jersey, Lieberman pursued her passion for history at Radcliffe College, now part of Harvard University, before earning her JD from Rutgers Law School.

Her career began as a public defender and law professor, but she is best known for her role as the associate director of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), where she was the only woman on staff at the time. Lieberman founded the NYCLU's reproductive rights project and has been instrumental in various legislative achievements, including the New York City Student Safety Act and the Community Safety Act.

In a notable initiative, Lieberman arranged for attorneys from Latham and Watkins to represent the NAACP in a lawsuit aimed at establishing a fair award system for representatives on the East Ramapo Board of Education, with the firm providing their services pro bono. Her ongoing work focuses on fostering collaboration between parents and students in the East Ramapo Central School District to promote positive change.

Lieberman’s vision is clear: to create a just society that upholds equal rights and respects the dignity of all individuals. Her dedication to these principles has made her a vital ally for the East Ramapo community, ensuring that the voices of students and families are heard and valued.