Representation.

Emmanuelle Klossou, our Senior Principal Researcher, specializes in Criminology and Social Control. Her past research project include immigration policy and unwarranted disparities in criminal justice processing. Prior to completing her doctorate at Northeastern University, she was a research analyst with the Vera Institute of Justice. She was the lead field research on an evaluation study and a process evaluation study of two Vera Institute demonstration projects. While in graduate school, Emmanuelle conducted several qualitative and quantitative research projects on immigration, ethnicity and social control, through which she learned to use various statistical analysis software program. She currently works on several research projects, including homelessness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other such social problems.

Northeastern University, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Doctor of Philosophy, 2016
Master of Science, 2008

Hartwick College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2003

LaToya Wesley, our Principal Researcher, specializes in Personality and Social Psychology. Her past research projects include examining the impact of perceptions of intimate partner violence and willingness to help. Upon completing her doctorate at Howard University, she joined the District of Columbia government as a research analyst, where she conducted juvenile and criminal justice research administered program evaluations, and led strategic planning efforts. LaToya went on work as a statistician, analyzing the impact of local sentencing guidelines. She currently supports the administration and evaluation of programs and case management for incarcerated men and women, and adjuncts as a research methods instructor.

Howard University, Department of Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, 2011
Masters of Science, 2005

Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2001