Information

Academic Interests and Expertise
  • Wichita State University – Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (May 2024)
  • Wichita State University – Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (May 2015)
  • Wichita State University – Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice (December 2013)
Areas of Research Interest
  • Adult learning theory
  • Social Identity Theory and Leadership
  • Critical Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • Organizational Culture
  • Police Officer Education Standards
Working Papers
  • Dissertation: The Shift Towards Andragogical-Based Basic Training Curriculums: Exploring Self-Efficacy of Community Policing Practices Among Police Recruits
    • Committee: Jason Herron, PhD (Chair), Jody Fiorini, PhD, Valerie Thompson, PhD, Edil Torres-Rivera PhD, Michael Birzer, EdD
Professional Experience
  • Employee Relations Specialist,
    • 2023-Present, Wichita State University
  • University Police Sergeant
    • 2019-2023, Wichita State University
  • University Police Officer
    • 2017-2019, Wichita State University
  • Communications Specialist
    • 2016-2017, Wichita State University
Awards and Honors
  • 2024 - Certificate of Commendation presented by the Wichita State University Police Department
  • 2021 – Exceptional Duty Award presented by the Wichita State University Police Department
  • 2020 – Police Achievement Award presented by the Wichita State University Police Department
Grants
  • Reforming Police Through a National Network of Regional Training Centers (Funded - Subaward). Wichita State University Police Department Verbal De-escalation Instructors and Community Policing Poker Chip Project 2023
  • Bureau of Justice Assistance (Not Funded). Wichita State University Police Department Body Worn Camera Proposal 2021
  • The Office of Violence Against Women (Not Funded). Empathy Based Interrogation in Sedgwick County 2021
  • Bureau of Justice Assistance: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Not Funded). Wichita State University Police Department Radio Upgrade Project 2020
Areas of Service
  • Wichita State University Care Team – November 2023 to Present
  • Wichita State University Staff Senate – August 2023 to Present
  • Shocker Leadership Experience Hive Leader (January 2023)