Katherine Meola
New Egypt,NJ
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented professional with experience at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, excelling in intelligence analysis and data collection. Proficient in SPSS and Spanish, I collaborated effectively with diverse teams to improve investigative outcomes. Passionate about leveraging analytical skills to contribute to impactful solutions in challenging environments.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Alexandria, USA
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Analyzed data across various regions in the U.S. to locate information on potential sex trafficking cases
- Monitored social media profiles linked to child sex trafficking, tracking confirmed and suspected traffickers
- Collaborated with a child sex trafficking team to gather intelligence on possible child sex traffickers
Intern
Volunteer Fairfax Alternative Community Service
Fairfax, USA
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Facilitated community service hour acquisition for individuals meeting court requirements.
- Coordinated placements with various nonprofits across Northern VA to fulfill community service hour needs.
- Partnered with attorneys to promote awareness and support for the Alternative Community Service Program.
Student Shadow
Cheltenham Youth Detention Facility
Baltimore, USA
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Shadowed a forensic psychology professor to observe and understand juvenile evaluation processes and responsibilities.
- Engaged with juveniles to gather insights on their experiences within the justice system, informing future program developments. to learn about justice system processes and lived experiences.
- Supported research on juvenile offender types and intervention approaches to enhance understanding of effective practices.
Intern
NJ State Police
Bellmawr, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the Criminal Investigations Unit alongside officers and investigators, participating in day-to-day operations including house searches.
- Collaborated with officers to gather and analyze case information and lab techs to transport evidence to the forensics labs.
- Discussed potential evidence identified from security cameras and jailhouse calls with investigators to inform case developments.
Education
M.A. - Intelligence and Security Studies
Brunel University London
Uxbridge, UK10-2026
B.S. - Criminology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2025
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Data Visualization
- Intelligence analysis
- Criminal investigations
- Geospatial Analysis
- Data analysis tools
- Research methods
- Data visualization
Personal Information
- Nationality: United States
- Availability: Full-time
- Email: meolakatie@gmail.com
Certification
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course, CSB, East Falls Church, VA, USA (2022-11 - 2023-11), A1+ in Spanish 1.5 from Brunel University Modern Languages Center (equivalent to novice mid- high skill in the US)
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- George Mason Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE) - American Criminal Justice Association Professional Academic Fraternity
- George Mason University Intelligence Community Network (ICN)
Timeline
Intern
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
10.2024 - 04.2025
Intern
Volunteer Fairfax Alternative Community Service
02.2024 - 04.2024
Intern
NJ State Police
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Shadow
Cheltenham Youth Detention Facility
04.2023 - 03.2024
M.A. - Intelligence and Security Studies
Brunel University London
B.S. - Criminology
George Mason University