Team Leader experienced in directing activities in academic, research, and policy settings. Talented at developing strategies, setting goals and training team members. Seasoned researcher and instructor with expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies and a wide range of criminal justice topics (i.e., policing, corrections, reentry, juvenile justice, prevention & rehabilitation). Confident and decisive when communicating goals and vision to succeed. First-class problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills. Eager to use my experience to improve our criminal legal system and promote social, racial, and economic justice.
Hi, I’m
Amanda Lewis, Ph.D.
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Rockville,MD
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
JC White Law Group, LLCChapel Hill, NC
Legal Consultant
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Tasked with maintaining legal databases with highly sensitive information
- Work extensively with Microsoft Office Suite to organize data for analysis
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
Lead4LifeRockville, MD
Program Evaluation Consultant
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Improved success of juvenile diversion program by making proactive adjustments to operations
- Developed grant proposals; designed research studies to test program outcomes
- Monitored and evaluated programs, services and activities to support child safety and program quality.
- Worked with senior case managers to improve fidelity & coordinate team development activities and trainings.
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Project Manager - Research Lab Supervisor
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised and trained team of 25+ research assistants in qualitative data analysis, transcription and coding of interview data
- Developed a realistic timeline for completion, maintaining flexibility in the face of changing circumstances
- Facilitated team discussions, motivated and supported subordinates and peers to complete tasks and meet deadlines
- Conveyed technical information in easily understood terms for non-technical individuals.
- Planned or directed research, development or production activities.
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Graduate Research Fellow
01.2016 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Wrote effective grant proposals, policy briefs, research reports, literature reviews, short abstracts, & 300+ page doctoral dissertations; published encyclopedia articles and journal articles
- Design large scale quantitative and qualitative research projects, analyze surveys, and synthesize large quantities of data to identify sources of information applicable to a given problem
- Worked effectively under pressure with limited supervision to meet constant deadlines, while juggling multiple projects at once
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables and graphs to summarize research results.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Undergraduate Lecturer
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Courses Taught: Advanced Principles of Criminal Justice & Law & the Legal Process
- Created course assignments, lectures, & activities to explain complex and difficult concepts in basic terms and language
- Provided timely verbal and written feedback on class assignments, papers, and exams
- Quickly adapted and converted course online amid global COVID-19 pandemic
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Lead Teaching Assistant
01.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Provided timely verbal and written feedback on class assignments, papers, and exams
- Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
- Graduate level courses taught: Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Undergraduate courses taught: Media and Crime, Terrorism, Criminological Theory, Law & Society, Psychology & Law
Daston Communications, IncChapel Hill, NC
Research Associate
01.2015 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Provided market research panelists with assistance
- Devised questionnaires, surveys and open forum discussions to generate real-time data collection from target demographic.
- Met with supervisor to determine project scope, outline deliverables or timelines and create action plan.
- Scheduled interview appointments with respondents and created multiple questionnaires before commencing data collection.
Education
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Ph.D. from Criminology, Law & Society
08.2018 - 12.2021
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework Completed: Juvenile Justice, Actual Innocence & Wrongful Conviction, Qualitative Research Methods, Law & Society, Race, Crime & Justice (Law School)
- GPA = 3.95
- Awarded Most Innovative Doctoral Dissertation
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Master of Arts from Criminology, Law & Society
08.2016 - 05.2018
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework Completed : Quantitative Methods (1, 2, & 3), Crime and the Life Course, Criminological Theory, Crime, Law & Justice, Criminal Justice Process, Adolescent Problem Behavior, Juvenile Interventions in School Psychology, Meta-Analysis Prevention & Intervention Science, Prevention & Adolescent Problem Behavior, Mindful Therapist, & Longitudinal Analysis
- GPA = 3.97
- Awarded Most Innovative Master's Thesis Project
University of North Carolina At Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Arts from Double Major in Psychology & Philosophy
08.2011 - 05.2015
University Overview
- Member of National Honor's Society
- GPA = 3.70
Skills
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Planning and Coordination
MS Office
Interviewing skills
Written and verbal communication
Proficient in [STATA, R, SPSS]
Staff Management
Interpersonal Communication
Publications & Manuscripts in Progress
Publications & Manuscripts in Progress
Publications
- Fagan, A. A., Lewis, A. N., & Catalano, R. F. (2020). Prevention of adolescent mental, emotional, and behavioral health disorders: A global perspective. In S. Hupp, J. Jewell, M. C. Nagel & R. Sharman (Eds.), The encyclopedia of child and adolescent development.
Manuscripts in Progress
- Lewis, A. Beyond the Bars – Exploring the Lives of Exonerees & Their Loved Ones as they Cope with Miscarriages of Justice.
- Lewis, A. Impacts of Mindfulness-based Intervention on Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Problems Among Youth: A Systematic Review and Preliminary Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- Lewis, A., Bend, J., Jones, C., Sukhu, G., The Lived Experiences of Individuals Facing Homelessness: Daily Lives and Social Structures.
- Guillen, N., Lewis, A., & Levett, L., Victims of Wrongful Conviction Require Increased Specialized Mental Health and Community Support
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Created grassroots social and racial justice organization -Gainesville for Social Justice
- Board Advisor at DC Project Connect
- Served on Senior Honor's Thesis Committee for undergraduate student; mentored 4 graduate student peers
- Elected Vice President at UF Criminology Syndicate
- Presented my research at National conferences & to stakeholders and policy makers
- Completed 160+ interview hours with wrongfully convicted and justice impacted persons
Timeline
Legal Consultant
JC White Law Group, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Program Evaluation Consultant
Lead4Life
12.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Lecturer
University of Florida
01.2020 - 01.2021
Project Manager - Research Lab Supervisor
University of Florida
09.2018 - Current
University of Florida
Ph.D. from Criminology, Law & Society
08.2018 - 12.2021
University of Florida
Master of Arts from Criminology, Law & Society
08.2016 - 05.2018
Graduate Research Fellow
University of Florida
01.2016 - 01.2022
Lead Teaching Assistant
University of Florida
01.2016 - 01.2019
Research Associate
Daston Communications, Inc
01.2015 - 01.2018
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts from Double Major in Psychology & Philosophy
08.2011 - 05.2015