Elizabeth Lambert Hughes
Alabama
Summary
A correctional and academic professional with five years of experience in various roles throughout the agency to include project management and policy development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Planning Unit Coordinator
Alabama Department of Corrections
01.2023 - Current
- Draft and implement policies and procedures related to correctional staffing;
- Developed facility tracking system that formulates reports for the agency in easily digestible format;
- Maintain agency staffing analyses and reporting requirements.
Adjunct Instructor Criminal Justice
University of Alabama
08.2020 - Current
- Courses Taught: Introduction to Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice Research Methods; Introduction to Sociology;
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Special Projects Coordinator
Alabama Department of Corrections
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Conducted research and gathered key information for use in upcoming project planning.
- Monitored quality assurance for all agency gender-responsive programming.
- Trained agency staff on gender-responsive practices and principles
- Coordinated agency relationships with external stakeholders.
Classification Specialist
Alabama Department of Corrections
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assigned to correctional institutions with the responsibility of classifying inmates' security risks and needs.
Sexual Assault Counselor
Turning Point: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided crisis counseling services and resources to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Research Assistant
University Of Alabama / AL Dept Of Corrections
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Research Projects: Women's Risks Needs Assessment Validation Study (ADOC); Autism Training in Law Enforcement Personnel
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
Education
Masters Degree - Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Alabama
05.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice and Psychology
University of South Alabama
01.2018
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Extensive Writing Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Stakeholder Relations
- Detail Oriented
- Data Collection
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Virtual Meeting Platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Publications and Presentations
Cheatham, L., Kenney, J.L., Daquin, J., Dolliver, M.J., Hall, A., Derzis, N., Holder, A., Mautz, K., Foster, D., Roe, V., Lambert, E.,Shippen, N., & Reid, L.W. (January 2021). Assessing the Reliability of the Women’s Risk Needs Assessment within an Alabama State Women’s Prison.Paper presented at the Society of Social Work and Research, online.
“Promoting Family Reunification in Reentry” Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children Grantee Convening. Washington, D.C. September 2023. Presented as a speaker in reentry session.
Timeline
Resource Planning Unit Coordinator
Alabama Department of Corrections
01.2023 - Current
Special Projects Coordinator
Alabama Department of Corrections
02.2021 - 01.2023
Classification Specialist
Alabama Department of Corrections
10.2020 - 02.2021
Adjunct Instructor Criminal Justice
University of Alabama
08.2020 - Current
Sexual Assault Counselor
Turning Point: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
05.2020 - 10.2020
Research Assistant
University Of Alabama / AL Dept Of Corrections
03.2019 - 05.2020
Masters Degree - Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice and Psychology
University of South Alabama
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