Keosha Donald

Keosha Donald serves as a Professor at North Carolina Central University, entering her first official year on the faculty. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University and possesses additional academic experience from the University of California, Irvine.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University, 2013
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University, 2015

Professor Donald integrates her extensive professional experience into her academic work, having served as a sworn probation officer and currently working as a criminal justice policy analyst and consultant at a nonprofit organization. Her research focuses on advancing criminal justice reform through improvements to data systems and juvenile justice practices. She brings real-world insights to her teaching philosophy, emphasizing the connection between theoretical frameworks and practical applications within the criminal justice system.

Her key research domains include:

• Criminal Justice Reform
• Data Systems Optimization
• Probation Services
• Policy Analysis
• Justice System Modernization
• Youth Rehabilitation Programs

She teaches Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJU 2250) and Counseling in Juvenile Justice (CRJU 3650), conducting office hours remotely via Zoom on Mondays from 5-8 PM and Wednesdays from 3-5 PM (EST). As a dedicated educator and mother, she emphasizes student engagement through practical case studies drawn from her frontline experience in the justice system.