Daniela Oramas Mora

Daniela Oramas Mora is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University. Her research focuses on racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system, prosecutorial discretion, sentencing practices, and policy evaluation, employing quantitative methods. She holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, an M.A. from the University of South Florida, and dual B.A./B.S. degrees from the University of Florida.

Education:

• Ph.D., Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University (2024)
• M.A., Criminology, University of South Florida (2020)
• B.A., Criminology, University of Florida (2018)
• B.S., Psychology, University of Florida (2018)

Research Interests: Dr. Oramas Mora’s work examines systemic inequities in policing and sentencing, courtroom dynamics, and the impact of progressive prosecutorial policies. She also investigates driving behavior and safety through quantitative frameworks, bridging criminology with transportation studies.

Publications: Her recent work includes analyses of police use of deadly force, racial disparities in sentencing, and the efficacy of prosecutorial reforms. She has also contributed to transportation safety research, exploring driver perception and algorithmic bias in facial recognition systems.

Affiliations: Teaches courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice and Capstone in Criminology, Law and Society. Active in academic publishing across disciplines like criminology, law, and transportation safety.