More than one hundred years ago, Meredith College opened with just over 200 women. Today, they are nationally ranked and their student body has grown to include approximately 1,600 students, including men who are part of our graduate programs. All learn to enhance their strengths, broaden their perspectives, and prepare for lives of impact and distinction.
The Masters of Arts in Criminal Justice program, the host of the symposium, provides students with a competitive edge and acquired skills and knowledge needed to bring about positive change in the criminal justice field. Program highlights include:
Bianca Harris – Symposium Chair, Director of Meredith’s online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program
Dr. Lori Brown, Professor of Sociology & Criminology and Faculty Advisor at Meredith College
Dr. Letitia Hazel, Chief Medical Officer at SouthLight Healthcare
Nina Hooks-Thomas, Substance Abuse Program Director for the Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Program at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction
Jamila Little, Director of Social Work Services for Behavioral Health Services at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction
Dr. Kris Macomber, Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Meredith College, a Lead Equity Consultant for Work 4 Change LLC
Kristen Powers, Executive Director for the Benevolence Farm
Anthony Reid, Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor for the Social Work Program at Meredith College
Dr. Jamie Wicker, Provost of the Public Safety Education Division and Chief Campus Officer of the Public Safety Education Campus at Wake Technical Community College
Dr. Shanika Wilson, Associate Professor of Social Work at North Carolina Central University, Diversity Scholar for the National Center for Institutional Diversity, and scholar for Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program at Harvard University Medical School