Dr. Stacy Workman began her career in North Carolina as a deputy sheriff, serving both patrol and detention supervision, before becoming a probation and parole officer specializing in community supervision, rehabilitation, and reducing recidivism. During that time, she researched partnerships between law enforcement and community corrections agencies, trained probation and parole officers, and taught GED courses in prisons. She also worked in specialty courts addressing mental health and substance use and continues to champion reentry initiatives through simulations and community programming. Dr. Workman earned her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Walden University and is a certified General Instructor with the North Carolina Department of Justice. In 2022 she joined the faculty at Brevard College, where she is Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice. Through her dual roles in academia and active community policing, she is committed to shaping the future of corrections and improving outcomes for individuals and communities.