Dr. JOEL C. GEORGE SR

Professional educator with extensive experience in higher education leadership, complemented by a strong background in academic instruction and research. Skilled in curriculum development, course creation in learning management systems and student mentoring. I possess expertise in strategic planning and implementing public policy within a public service environment. My strong analytical skills reflect my commitment to learning and fundamental understanding of public policy analysis, as well as my ability to acquire new knowledge quickly. Additionally, I have a comprehensive background in law enforcement with years of experience in enforcing both state and federal laws. I demonstrate proven skills and excellent problem-solving capabilities.

• New Orleans Community Advisory Group, McArthur Foundation, Safety & Justice Challenge, Founding Co-Chair/Administrator, 2017-03, 2020-06, Data Collection and Analysis, Community Advisory Group for Jail Population Reduction, Successfully worked with criminal justice leadership stakeholders, legislature, and various nonprofits to decrease the daily inmate population by 80%., Developed a strategic plan to design the group's organizational, longevity, and fiscal., Produced and implemented operational plans, goals, objectives, bylaws, and recruitment and application process., Managed budgets of $450,000 efficiently and pursued alternative funding sources (e.g., grants, co-sponsorships), when appropriate., Presented at forums, workshops, conferences, and community engagement to audiences that included criminal justice agency leaders, legislators, and advocacy groups.
• Democratic Black Caucus Institute, Civic Impact Training, 2023-07
• Urban League of Louisiana, Urban Leaders for Equity and Diversity Academy (ULEAD) – Graduate, 2018-06

• Member, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, 2020
• Member, Southern Criminal Justice Association 2020
• Member, Delgado College Criminal Justice Advisory Committee 2017-Present
• Facilitator, Criminal Justice Club 2019-2021
• Member, Instructional Technology Committee 2013-Present
• Multicultural & Diversity Committee 2013-Present
• Federal Grant Reviewer, Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women 2012-2014

• Presenter, Gun Rights, and Violence: What We Know, COMPA Conference, Baton Rouge. 2025
• Published Article Armstrong, A. George, J, Holding people in jail just because they can’t, pay is wrong, Times-Picayune Newspaper.
• Presenter, Traffic Stops Office of Criminal Justice Coordination, City of New Orleans 2019 and ‘StudioB’ Art Gallery.
• Presenter, Creating and Success, NOLA Community Advisory Group, Safety and Justice Challenge Network Conference Denver, Colorado
• Presenter, “Discover Delgado,” Delgado Community College, New Orleans, La. 2017-2019
• Presenter, “College Program Days,” High Schoolers Q&A and Recruitment 2016-2019
• Presenter, “Fighting Childhood Obesity,” Health and Welfare Committee Louisiana State Senate, Louisiana State Capital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2010
• Co-Sponsor, Presenter “The Price of Freedom,” The Prejudicial Effects of The Cash Bail System
• Presenter, “Strategies for Jail Reduction,” Neighborhood Summit University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 2019
• Presenter, “Criminal Justice Seminar of Scholars,” Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana 2019
• Presenter, “Strategies for Jail Reduction,” Neighborhood Summit University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 2017

• Doctoral Research 2022-2025
• Investigation of College Students’ Gun Rights, Knowledge of Gun Policy of stricter gun policies
• Collaborative Partner, Racial and Ethnic Disparities Data Group, Office of Criminal Justice Coordination, City of New Orleans 2019

• Security Forces Specialist
• United States Air Force926th Security Forces Squadron Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Belle Chasse, LA
• Honorable discharge 1998