(Full Professor 2017 - present; Associate Professor 2009-2017, Assistant Professor 2000-2009)I conduct empirical research on criminal justice sentencing policy and its effects, sentencing reform, and prisoner re-entry into society. I have taught courses in public policy, criminal justice, housing and homelessness policy, research methods, and American politics, and I supervised public and nonprofit sector internships. Directed Public Sector Studies program, 2000-2016.

Led a team of 38 staff and 27 faculty with administrative assignments, and annual budget of over $15.3 million in Research Initiatives & Faculty Affairs; Faculty Development; Undergraduate Studies (Curriculum, Honors, First-Gen Programs, Academic Advising); International Programs/Global Engagement Office (Study Abroad and International Students and Scholars); Office for Diversity & Inclusion; de Saisset Museum; the HUB Writing Center; Faculty Collaborative for Teaching Innovation; Academic Affairs University Policy Committee. Participant in President's Cabinet and liaison to Trustee Academic Affairs Committee. During COVID-19 crisis, led instructional continuity planning and implementation and co-chaired working group on Teaching and Learning to plan/implement for AY 2020-21.

Supported faculty in teaching, scholarship, and professional development. Co-chaired Faculty Collaborative for Teaching Innovation. Organized new faculty orientation, faculty awards ceremony, professional development workshops, promotion and tenure information sessions, new faculty retreat, and faculty writing retreat.

Criminal Justice Program, Sentencing & Corrections SectionSanta Monica office