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Schenectady, NY, US

Albany, New York, United States

As a member of the Executive team, provide policy advice and oversee the Office of Justice Research and Performance (OJRP). OJRP conducts research and evaluation; prepares analysis and projections on proposed legislation; evaluates the effectiveness of major legislative changes; provides comprehensive analysis, research and reporting for the Executive.

Albany, New York, United States

As senior researcher, ensured the availability of analytical information for decision making at the agency and State Executive levels. Supervised units staffed with research scientists, program research specialists, policy analysts, and research assistants within the Office of Justice Research and Performance. Advised researchers and analysts conducting.

Albany County, New York, United States

Managed Alternative-to-Incarceration (ATI) Fidelity and Evaluation project, providing supervision and oversight of: data collection on funded community corrections programs and participants, program fidelity assessments, and outcome evaluations. Oversaw development of the Criminal Justice Knowledge Bank and Research Consortium, designed to promote the use.

Albany, New York, United States

Managed the Alternative-to-Incarceration (ATI) Fidelity and Evaluation project, which developed instruments, instructions, and processes to collect case-specific data from participants in ATI and reentry programs funded by DCJS. Created reports distributed to programs describing demographic and legal characteristics of participants. Managed, designed, and.

Albany, New York, United States

Using advanced statistical techniques, completed an outcome evaluation of the judicial diversion program enacted as part of the 2009 felony drug law changes. Managed complex data sets and completed ad hoc requests for data and analysis on various aspects of drug law changes.

Rensselaer, New York, United States

Assisted with evaluations of juvenile justice and child welfare programs implemented in juvenile detention centers and foster care agencies across New York State. Wrote literature reviews, assisted with design and implementation of program evaluation plan, and assisted with construction of database for evaluation and analysis using sophisticated analytical.

Albany, New York, United States

Analyzed a dataset of HIV positive pregnant women and their children to determine the rate and correlates of disease transmission to newborns using logistic regression models. Conducted quality assessments of data collected from various sources to ensure integrity of information. Participated in a research project examining the differences in vertical.

Phd, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: American Society of Criminology, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Graduate Student AssociationDissertation.

Mpa, Criminal Justice

Ba, Sociology, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi