Conducting research on equity in risk assessment tools and practices Using principles of evaluation and implementation science to provide insight into the quality and fidelity of social services programsProviding training and education for practitioners (e.g., probation officers, teachers, social workers) working with at-risk youth and those involved in the juvenile justice system

Leading process evaluations, outcome evaluations, needs assessments, and evaluability assessments of court programs and services, including domestic violence and drug courtsCreating recurring reports for court programs, including family court services, drug courts, domestic violence courts, and conservatorship & guardianship caseloads using Excel and Power BI to bolster continuous quality assurance efforts Drafting, implementing, deploying, and analyzing data from cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys using Qualtrics, R, and ExcelWriting program manuals and standard operating procedures for court programs (e.g., senior judge allocation processes) as a deliverable for formative and developmental evaluationsProviding technical assistance on implementation science to improve uptake of evidence based practices

Leading process and outcome evaluations, needs assessments, and evaluability assessments of court programs and servicesLeading formative evaluations of newly-implemented programs, policies, and standardsCollaborating with key stakeholders to draft theories of change and logic models to inform future evaluation servicesDesigning longitudinal and cross-sectional surveys for program evaluations and recurring reports using Qualtrics Conducting both convergent and sequential mixed methods research, including the use of interviews and focus groups to coincide with quantitative data analysis (e.g., item response theory, regression analyses, matching techniques)Conducting participatory methods research with key stakeholders and program participants to ensure programming and evaluation services meet their needs Creating reports to track court program outcomes using Power BICompiling data for recurring reporting using Qualtrics and Microsoft Excel

Conducting research on advances in assessment (e.g., recidivism risk, substance misuse needs, mental health, motivation for treatment, criminal thinking) practices implemented in the adult and juvenile justice systemConducting research on correctional officer training and recruitment practices across the countryEvaluating the quality and effectiveness of programming provided to those in the adult and juvenile justice systems Using principles from evaluation and implementation science to advise practitioners and justice system decision makers on equity in assessment, treatment, and training procedures and outcomesPublishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals to contribute to advancements in the fieldPublishing articles for practitioner audiences to keep them apprised of advancements in justice system policies and practicesManipulating, organizing, cleaning, and analyzing data for criminal justice research agencies using SQL (Azure Data Studio), R, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and SPSSProviding ad hoc peer reviews of articles submitted to criminology, sociology, and psychology journalsFunctioning as a member of the editorial board for Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice

Served as the quantitative data committee chair by collaborating to create coding guidelines, facilitating meetings to discuss analyses, and leading efforts to merge administrative data across universities and study sitesDrafted documents for project management across universities (e.g., memorandums of understanding, data sharing agreements, codebooks, and qualitative data collection protocols)Interviewed individuals (and their supportive others) on community supervision to understand the impact of fines and fees administered by the justice system across jurisdictions Managed and merged administrative data for several courts across six statesCleaned and coded administrative data with over 100,000 records for two states Handled study logistics (e.g., planning payment of study participants, monitoring screening for those interested in participation, and selecting interview platforms)

Reached out to prospective internship sites to ensure that student interns met their needs while gaining meaningful skills and experiences for their careersGuided 60 students per semester to select an internship site aligning with their career goalsMonitored 60 students per semester as they completed internships across the state of OhioMet with over 70 community stakeholders to discuss changes due to university and state COVID-19 responses Worked with the Dean and Provost of the university to approve internship site COVID-19 responses with detailed feedbackTaught students about the application process, resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing, and options for employment in the public and private sector in criminal justice, reviewing over 200 resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles for student feedbackWorked as part of a multidisciplinary team to create professional development training material standards for use in various programs across campusLed efforts to draft a program evaluation report for the higher learning commission and proposed changes to the evaluation process to make results more meaningful to the department Drafted out-of-state learning placement reports for the University of Cincinnati criminal justice programThe community partners that have hosted our students include: Hamilton County Homeland Security, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Talbert House, the Ohio Justice and Policy Center, Kings Island, the University of Cincinnati Student Conduct Office, Women Helping Women, House of Peace, Target Loss Prevention, Walmart Loss Prevention, Mason County Municipal Court, the U.S. Secret Service, the Immigrant and Refuge Law Center, the Ohio Department of Youth Services, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, over twenty policing agencies, and multiple named law firms, private detective agencies, and consulting firms

Taught Criminology, Criminal Justice Research Methods, and Correctional Rehabilitation undergraduate coursesAssisted with grading and resolving student concerns in various courses, including Juvenile Justice, Corrections, and Policing undergraduate coursesManaged and analyzed data for several projects involving adult risk assessment, targeted reclaim, and EPICS

Functioned as the first point of contact for online MS criminal justice students to discuss course concerns, graduation concerns, professional development, and tutoring optionsHeld information sessions for Research Methods and Statistics coursesManaged 60+ students each in Correctional Rehabilitation, Police Effectiveness, Community Corrections, Applied Statistics, Correctional Theory and Practice, Basic Research Methods, and Juvenile Justice courses to successfully complete course requirements, graded assignments, and provided detailed feedback to improve student writing skills

Taught Principles of Sociology to first-generation college students during summer intersession at Olney Central CollegeTaught prospective psychology majors important factors to consider when working with different populations of clientsProvided practical experience with leading and managing group sessionsExplained the process of obtaining various types of degrees relevant to psychology/social work careers to first generation college students

Managed and analyzed Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS), Correctional Program Checklist (CPC), and Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) data for numerous projectsConsolidated and updated program evaluation guidesCross-referenced offender arrest (recidivism) data from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for study participants

Interpreted live standard celeration charts to monitor behavior of subjects within operant chamber sessionsTrained new research assistants on principles of behavior analysis, interpreting standard celeration charts, the use and maintenance of operant chambers, and shaping proceduresSelected, presented, and led discussions about project-relevant research articles for other lab membersMonitored health and nutrition of test subjectsShaped lever pressing behavior in rats and adjusted topography if it presented a concern for the studyShaped token (marble) retrieval and deposit behavior for use as conditioned reinforcers in rats

Graded papers and worksheets related to behavior analysis with detailed feedbackHeld office hours and study sessions for struggling studentsManaged behavior analysis discussion groups for students seeking additional information about the subject or career options