Dr. Mallory Watkins serves as a Research Associate at the Cicero Institute, bringing a wealth of professional experience and academic expertise to her work in criminal justice policy and research. Her career spans multiple facets of the justice system, including law enforcement, juvenile and adult rehabilitation, and the courts, providing her with a broad, firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the field.
Mallory holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Liberty University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology. In addition, she has completed two doctoral education certificates in Curriculum and Instruction and Higher Education Administration. Her unique combination of practical experience and advanced academic training informs her commitment to research, education, and meaningful improvements within the criminal justice system.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
—Maya Angelou
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