ANGELIA A. TURNER
Evans,Georgia
Summary
Strategic leader in learning and workforce development with 20 years of experience across nonprofit, public sector, higher education, and consulting. Develops and implements innovative learning systems and evaluation processes, aligning research and field needs with actionable solutions while managing a $4.5 million portfolio and overseeing $24 million in grants and contracts.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Equity Lead, Justice
WestEd
11.2021 - 08.2026
- Directed a $4.5M portfolio spanning education, workforce development, health equity, community safety, and justice-related initiatives, aligning learning priorities, grant deliverables, partner needs, evidence, implementation, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
- Advanced health equity learning through research translation and publication, examining structural barriers and the intersection of health and justice to inform policy and practice.
- Designed and facilitated executive learning, strategic planning, training and technical assistance, and professional development for cross-sector leaders, creating curricula, facilitation guides, assessments, implementation resources, and learning tools that enhanced leadership capabilities.
- Translated research, policy, and field needs into accessible learning content and actionable guidance for government, research, education, advocacy, and community partners, supporting evidence-informed practice and organizational improvement.
- Led multidisciplinary teams and subject-matter experts across concurrent initiatives; managed scope, budgets, deliverables, risk, stakeholder relationships, executive communications, and reporting systems that improved efficiency by 80%.
- Collaborated in remote settings to improve team engagement and project outcomes.
Director, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Richland County Government
Columbia, SC
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Led a countywide learning and collaboration infrastructure connecting law enforcement, courts, behavioral health, education, workforce, and community organizations around shared priorities, implementation challenges, and service improvement.
- Facilitated high-stakes cross-sector learning and problem-solving sessions, advising public leaders on crisis response, ethics, compliance, documentation, and evidence-informed practice to enhance implementation effectiveness.
- Established governance practices, working structures, accountability mechanisms, and learning forums, enabling partners to transition from information-sharing to coordinated policy, program, training, and operational action.
- Secured $336,500 to expand training infrastructure, workforce preparation, implementation support, and community-based improvements.
- Held concurrent appointments within multiple organizations to strengthen collaboration and optimize resource sharing.
Founder, Director & CEO
Turner Consultants, LLC
01.1999 - 12.2022
- Founded and led a consulting practice delivering organizational learning, workforce development, facilitation, training, evaluation, strategic planning, and implementation support to government, nonprofit, higher-education, justice, and community organizations.
- Managed $24M in grants and contracts, ensuring compliance, reporting, and alignment with public and philanthropic requirements while overseeing budgets and subcontractor/consultant relationships.
- Delivered 200+ learning engagements in leadership, conflict resolution, and crisis response, adapting content for diverse audiences and enhancing workforce readiness and ethical compliance.
- Designed curricula, assessments, and implementation tools while collaborating with subject-matter experts to tailor leadership-development experiences to specific organizational needs.
- Worked part-time on various projects
Program Director & Professor, Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Founded and directed the university's first bachelor's program in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, establishing learning strategy, curriculum, faculty coordination, assessment approach, and continuous-improvement processes to enhance student outcomes and program quality.
- Created and chaired external advisory council engaging public, nonprofit, and justice leaders to influence program governance, strategic direction, and learning relevance, ensuring accountability and alignment with industry needs.
- Built a 65+ member agency and community partnership network supporting internships, field learning, practitioner engagement, career pathways, and curriculum relevance.
- Led faculty and student learning systems, academic advising, and cross-functional collaboration with academic leadership to improve institutional effectiveness and support student success.
Peer Review Consultant
U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice
04.1994 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with researchers, practitioners, subcontractors, and federal partners to translate complex research and policy evidence into clear, actionable guidance for effective program design and implementation.
- Evaluated research, grant applications, and program proposals for methodology, feasibility, and relevance; synthesized evidence into concise recommendations that informed federal investment decisions.
- Implemented project-based initiatives that improved program outcomes through targeted strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Education
M.S. - Criminal Justice Education
University of South Carolina
B.S. - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina
Skills
- Training & Technical Assistance
- Curriculum design
- Needs Assessment
- Impact evaluation
- Research translation
- Program improvement
- Workforce Development
- Learning strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Facilitation strategy
- Leadership development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Funder & Partner Relations
- Grant management
- Vendor/Consultant Oversight
- Faculty/SME Engagement
- Learning technology
- Program measurement
- Feedback systems
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Adult learning
Personal Information
Title: LEARNING STRATEGY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Certification
Certified Trainer, Workplace Conflict Resolution, Certified Anger Management Specialist I (CAMS-I), Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist I (CCIS-I), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Petrosino, A.; Turner, A.; et al. "Promoting Equity in the Justice System." In Research to Action: Structural Racism as a Barrier to Health Equity. Oxford University Press, 2026.
- Petrosino, A.; Turner, A.; et al. "Health Equity and the Justice System: A Research Agenda." In Handbook on Contemporary Issues in Health, Crime, and Punishment. Routledge, 2024.
SELECTED LEARNING & ENTERPRISE IMPACT
- Directed a $4.5M grant-funded portfolio integrating learning, technical assistance, research translation, workforce development, health equity, and community-focused initiatives; managed strategy, budgets, deliverables, risk, reporting, and funder accountability.
- Managed $24M in grants and contracts through Turner Consultants, maintaining fiscal stewardship, compliance, audit readiness, vendor/consultant coordination, and performance reporting.
- Designed and delivered 200+ in-person and virtual learning engagements and developed curricula, facilitation guides, assessments, implementation tools, and professional-development experiences for leaders and practitioners.
- Built 65+ institutional and agency partnerships and designed evaluation, feedback, and reporting systems that improved reporting efficiency by 80%.
- Founded and directed a university bachelor's program, integrating curriculum development, faculty coordination, assessment, budgeting, accreditation support, experiential learning, and continuous improvement.
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- Selected teaching appointments: University of South Carolina
- Benedict College
- Ferris State University
- University of Houston
- Miami Dade College
- Johns Hopkins University
Timeline
Director, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Richland County Government
12.2023 - 09.2025
Senior Equity Lead, Justice
WestEd
11.2021 - 08.2026
Program Director & Professor, Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
North Greenville University
08.2011 - 05.2018
Founder, Director & CEO
Turner Consultants, LLC
01.1999 - 12.2022
Peer Review Consultant
U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice
04.1994 - 12.2021
M.S. - Criminal Justice Education
University of South Carolina
B.S. - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina