Researcher · New York, NY
Studying crime,
incarceration, and
institutional change.
I am a researcher with 15+ years of experience studying how people navigate complex systems — applying qualitative and quantitative methods to identify breakdowns, understand decision-making, and develop actionable recommendations for change.
About
I am a researcher and educator with over 15 years of experience in mixed-methods research, policy evaluation, and project leadership. My work examines crime, criminal justice reform, and institutional decision-making — applying rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods to inform evidence-based policy and practice.
I have studied topics including mass incarceration, religion and offending, collateral consequences of criminal legal system contact, restrictive housing, diversion programs, and probation reform.
I have held positions at RTI International, the Vera Institute of Justice, the Fortune Society, and Rutgers University's School of Criminal Justice, where I have led and contributed to projects funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Institute of Justice, and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, among others.
In the classroom, I design discussion-based, applied courses that help students connect data, theory, and lived experience — fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and analytical depth.