Jackie Lee M.S.

Jackie Lee M.S.

GIS Analyst Jackie graduated from the University of Southern California with a master’s degree in Spatial Data Science, where she gained hands-on experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data analysis, and programming. She is passionate about combining...
Alex Palomar, M.B.A.

Alex Palomar, M.B.A.

Research Project Coordinator Alex Palomar graduated from the University of Florida in 2019 with a Bachelors of Criminology. She was able to excel academically, graduating Cum Laude and being involved in in the Criminology and Law honor society and the National Society...
Kim Ruffier

Kim Ruffier

Membership & Events Coordinator Kim graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in public relations. She recently relocated back to Gainesville from Orlando, where she was the event manager for a historic venue, overseeing 100+ events a...
Justin J. Smith, Ph.D.

Justin J. Smith, Ph.D.

Senior Research Scientist Justin J. Smith was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. He received a Ph.D. in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Justin’s dissertation, “Innovation Resistance? Understanding Officer Attitudes Toward...
Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams

Retailer Engagement Coordinator Hannah is a graduate of The University of Florida, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Sustainability. She is an active member of TEDxUF, where she works on a team to fundraise and gain partnerships for their annual...