Philosophy
During my fourteen years as a Deputy Public Defender, I witnessed the complex pathways that bring people into the criminal justice system. I further studied these dynamics as I earned my Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. I now endeavor to integrate my experiences in jurisprudence with developmental, interpersonal, and family theories as I pursue a PhD in Human Development. I am committed to helping individuals receive a well-prepared and successful defense in a compassionate manner.
Education
August 2020 – present
- Doctoral Student – Human Development and Family Science – University of Nevada, Reno
- Research involving the intersection of human development and the criminal justice system.
May 2020
- Master of Arts – Criminal Justice – University of Nevada, Reno
- Thesis: A Jurisdictional Analysis of Franklin Proceedings: A Preliminary Study; Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
December 2003
- Juris Doctor – Thomas Jefferson School of Law Honors: Cum Laude; Certificate in Law and Social Justice
May 2001
- Bachelor of Arts – French studies – Mills College Honors: Cum Laude
Education
August 2020 – present
- Doctoral Student – Human Development and Family Science – University of Nevada, Reno
- Research involving the intersection of human development and the criminal justice system.
May 2020
- Master of Arts – Criminal Justice – University of Nevada, Reno
- Thesis: A Jurisdictional Analysis of Franklin Proceedings: A Preliminary Study; Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
December 2003
- Juris Doctor – Thomas Jefferson School of Law Honors: Cum Laude; Certificate in Law and Social Justice
May 2001
- Bachelor of Arts – French studies – Mills College Honors: Cum Laude
