You’ll be learning from experienced practitioners including 

Melissa Downs, United States Probation Office
Academic Credentials 

  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science
  • Master’s in Organizational Management
  • Master’s in Criminal Justice


LaVonda Fowler
, Executive Director Criminal Justice Information Network Governing Board
Academic Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Public Administration in Criminal Justice
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership


Lynn Harmon
, Retired Juvenile Court Officer
Academic Credentials 

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice


Shanna May,
Clinical Programs Manager in Behavioral Health Services
Academic Credentials

  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Master of Social Work (Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling)
  • Master of Arts in Adult Education
  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Certified Clinical Supervisor


Artie Swinton,
Senior United States Probation Officer
Academic Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science
  • MBA, Public Safety & Law Enforcement
 

Roy Taylor, Police Chief and Lt. Colonel, Army Reserve
Academic Credentials 

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science in Occupational Safety
  • Ph.D. in Criminal Justice


Nina Thomas
, Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
Academic Credentials 

  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work
  • Master of Science in Addiction Counseling
Thank you for your Interest!

You can connect with a graduate admissions counselor in a variety of ways—choose the one that’s most convenient for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

Lori Brown
brownlo@meredih.edu
212 Lux Hall
(919) 760-8590

Lori Brown

Contact Information
(919) 760-8590
criminaljustice@meredith.edu