Founder & President
Meet the person behind the mission — and what he’s building next.
Justin Magnuson
Justin founded the Justice Reform Foundation after experiencing the criminal justice system firsthand. He leads JRF’s strategy, programs, and advocacy work — translating his own story into systemic change for Texans and beyond.
Built on Business Fundamentals
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master of Business Administration · Executive MBA
Southern Methodist University
Master’s, Entrepreneurship
University of North Texas
BBA, Entrepreneurship
A Track Record of Building
Justin has founded, led, and exited companies across healthcare, aesthetics, and finance — experience he now channels into systemic reform through JRF.
Stratus Neuro
Built Stratus Neuro into the largest neurodiagnostic and epilepsy testing company in the country — recognized on the Inc. 5000 list multiple years before Justin’s exit in 2019.
It’s A Secret Med Spa
One of the largest and fastest-growing medical spas in the U.S. with 15 locations across Texas, Arizona, and Washington D.C. Named to the Inc. 5000 list every year since inception.
Magnuson Capital
Private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Texas, focused on investments across healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors.
Justice Reform Foundation
Leading the Foundation’s advocacy for bail reform, public education, and direct support for those navigating the criminal justice system.
A Reintegration Program for the Recently Released
Justin is developing a reintegration program to support people as they transition back into society after incarceration — modeled on similar initiatives he has worked with for veterans. The program will teach essential business and life skills, giving participants a real path forward instead of the revolving door so many face.
Education as Reform
Justin believes the greatest obstacle to criminal justice reform is the public’s lack of knowledge. Through JRF, he works to educate the public on the issues most in need of change.
Bail Reform
Ending the practice that keeps low-income defendants in jail before trial.
Marijuana Legalization
Ending the criminalization of cannabis and expunging related records.
Unlawful Detainment
Protecting constitutional rights against arbitrary and prolonged pretrial detention.
Prosecutorial Misconduct
Holding prosecutors accountable for overreach and ethical violations.
Confidential Informants
Reforming the abuses inherent in the use of paid and coerced informants.
Disparate Treatment
Confronting the unequal treatment of citizens across class, race, and geography.
Beyond JRF
Follow Justin’s broader work on advocacy, speaking engagements, and business.
Work With Justin
Speaking requests, partnership inquiries, or general contact — reach out directly.
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