Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Ambassador

• Aug 2023 - Present

Researcher for the Arizona Board of Regents

• Dec 2022 - Present

Social & Behavioral Sciences Security and Safety Committee

• Nov 2022 - Present

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council

• Oct 2022 - Present

W.A. Franke Honors College Thesis Advisor & Mentor

• Aug 2022 - Present

Faculty Learning Community Participant & Facilitator

• Aug 2022 - Present

Asst. Professor of Practice

• Jul 2022 - Present

Instructs:PA 241 - Criminal Justice AdministrationSOC 241 - Criminal Justice AdministrationPA 331 - Criminal Justice EthicsCurriculum and Course Developer: PA 418 - LGBTQ+, the Law, and Public Policy

Faculty Senate (Senator for Workforce Division)

• May 2022 - Present

Faculty Senate is the representative body of all faculty (full-time and adjunct) that participates in the governance processes of Pima Community College. Our objectives include:- strengthening the concept of the faculty as a College entity; - promoting the gathering, exchanging, and disseminating of faculty views and concerns regarding College matters; - promoting mutual accountability between the College faculty and the faculty representative to any College committee; - advising the Chancellor and other administrators of faculty views on College matters; - bringing the concerns of the Chancellor and other administrators on College matters to the faculty;- promoting the involvement of all faculty members in the establishing, staffing, and functioning of College committees, task forces, or other initiatives; - and participating in the policy review process of the College. Show less

Open Educational Resources Course Developer & Fellow

• Mar 2022 - Present

Formally selected and awarded a fellowship and grant to establish the first Administration of Justice & law course of Criminal Law through the use of OER. "Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research resources that are free of cost and access barriers, and which also carry legal permission for open use. Generally, this permission is granted by the use of an open license (for example, Creative Commons licenses) which allows anyone to freely use, adapt and share the resource—anytime, anywhere." Show less

LGBTQIA2S+ College Climate Researcher & Committee Board Member

• Mar 2022 - Present

The LGBTQIA2S+ College Climate committee is a group established to review the findings of the recent Campus Pride Index report and the Hanover DEI climate survey. The group and committee will focus on review of the data as it pertains to the experiences of LGBTQ+ members of our community and develop recommendations for actions. The group and committee forms working groups to advance or enact the recommendations.

Professor

• Aug 2020 - Present

Instructs the following courses: AJS 101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice SystemsAJS 115 - Criminal ProceduresAJS 109 - Criminal LawAJS 124 - Ethics in Administration of JusticeAJS 265 - Issues in Administration of Justice (Capstone)Facilitated class instruction and evaluated student performance for the course of AJS 101 – Introduction to Administration of Justice Studies and AJS 124 – Ethics in Administration of Justice, in accordance with Pima Community College Administration of Justice Studies standards; Coordinated courseware and curriculum with the academic department chair to ensure syllabus and course content excelled the standardized learning objectives. Show less

HyFlex Master Course Developer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Equity Retention Committee Team Member

• Nov 2021 - Present

Department of Admin. of Justice Studies - "Champion of AJS Banner" - Committee Member

• Aug 2021 - Present

JTED Professor of Law

• Jan 2022 - Present

Professor of Law

• Jan 2021 - Present

Instructs & assists with the following courses:CCJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal JusticeCCJ 270 - Criminal LawCCJ 312 - Environmental Law & JusticeCCJ 314 - Hollywood & CrimeCCJ 345W - Investigating Differences CCJ 380 - Law in AmericaCCJ 395 - Human Rights & ImmigrationFacilitated class instruction and taught assigned course material for the courses of CCJ 270 – Criminal Law, and CCJ 380 – Law in America, in accordance with the learning objectives developed by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Fostered a positive and diverse learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged all students in their academic experience. Show less

Graduate Assistant

• Jul 2020 - Present

Assisted with instructor duties and tasks under the supervision of:Arizona Regents Professor, Dr. Raymond MichalowskiDr. Robert SchehrDr. Stephani WilliamsDr. Parwez BesmelWhile under the supervision of Arizona Regents Professor, Dr. Raymond Michalowski, Dr. Parwez Besmel, Dr. Robert Schehr, & Dr. Stephanie Williams, delivered a range of teaching and assessment activities directed towards the delivery of subject at the undergraduate level; Contributed to the development of the appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery excelled Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice learning objectives; Pursued professional development to remain current and ensured the application of recent advances in knowledge to teaching Show less

Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

While under the supervision of:Judge Michael O. MillerDr. Mark Blair, JD, PhDArizona Regents Professor Robert Williams, JDAssisted faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate teaching assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non-teaching duties, such as research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed.Assisted with the following courses:LAW 404/504 - Constitutional LawLAW 402A - American Common Law System I: Contract Law & TortsLAW 402B - American Common Law System II: Property Law Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2019 - May 2020

Assisted Hon. Michael O. Miller in teaching-related duties, graded examinations, legal research papers, and prepared course materials related to American Constitutional law; Documented confidential information with student's information and grades while communicating status updates to College of Law faculty and staff.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2019 - May 2020

Assisted Arizona Regents Professor, Robert A. Williams, Jr., JD, in American Common Law I & II by performing teaching duties such as grading case briefs, preparing critical legal writing feedback to students, developing legal case brief templates and outlines for students.

Inaugural Juvenile Justice Clinic Program - Graduate Student

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

While under the supervision of: Professor Diana Newmark Dr. Linus Kafka, JD, PhD Collaborated with Dr. Diana Newmark and Dr. Linus Kafka to develop creative and systemic solutions to the legal problems presented in the Pima County Juvenile Court Center; Assisted PCJCC staff in trial advocacy pre-hearing conferences with a focus on legal ethics, the basics of child development, juvenile justice reform. Conducted research concerning Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts; Presented a comparative analysis of Arizona ESA’s and the impact upon Tucson & Sunnyside Unified School District to James E. Rogers Faculty and Staff. In the course of the clinic, students will develop litigation skills including case investigation, trial preparation, and presenting evidence and argument in the courtroom. Casework, which is supervised by a clinical professor, may involve client interviewing and counseling, legal research and motion drafting, negotiation with prosecuting authorities, and courtroom presentation of the case. Students are encouraged to take a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to their representation and to develop creative or systemic solutions to the legal problems presented. In addition to trial advocacy and casework, the classroom seminar will also focus on legal ethics, the basics of child development, juvenile justice reform, and other relevant topics. Show less

Legal Internship

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

Assisted Pima County Attorneys and Pima County Juvenile Court Center staff by participating in pre-hearing conferences, analyzing court documents, and attending court hearings; Fostered relationships with clients, attorneys, and judges to achieve conference hearing objectives. Assisted Pima County Attorneys and Pima County Juvenile Court Center staff by participating in pre-hearing conferences, analyzing court documents, and attending court hearings; Fostered relationships with clients, attorneys, and judges to achieve conference hearing objectives.

Infantryman: Scout Sniper, United States Army Honor Guard, & Arizona Army National Guard

• Aug 2012 - Jan 2018

Integrated operational planning for over 150 security operations; proved ability to lead under stressful and time-critical conditions; maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of all assigned equipment in excess of $250K. Recommended methods to reduce combat hazards by 25% quarterly, through the use of improved combat drills, techniques, and tactics; Determined root causes of combat-related incidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risks. Trained and developed team members in accordance with the United States Army's standards in order to become experts in their field; Supervised and prepared new personnel to become mission combat ready. Demonstrated integrity, leadership, and upheld standards of the United States Army to set an optimal example in performing military funerals for active duty, retired personnel, and veterans. Collaborated with tasks and duties to contribute to Operation: Counter-Drug Task Force, working with Department of Homeland Security agencies. Show less

Customer Service Representative

• May 2010 - Jun 2012

Recommended products or services by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs. Contributed to team efforts by assessing customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction. Built sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication. Provided exceptional listening skills to determine the nature of their call-in order to clearly and precisely address their inquiries in a professional manner Recommended products or services by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs. Contributed to team efforts by assessing customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction. Built sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication. Provided exceptional listening skills to determine the nature of their call-in order to clearly and precisely address their inquiries in a professional manner