Kate Quintana

Kate Quintana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. Her research focuses on international and comparative criminal justice systems, drug policy, drug use patterns, criminal desistance, and corrections. Dr. Quintana’s work bridges domestic and global perspectives, with recent publications in Deviant Behavior, Journal of Drug Issues, and Polish Journal of Criminology.

Her research interests emphasize understanding drug policy efficacy, racial disparities in overdose outcomes, and the socio-legal dynamics affecting foreign prisoners. She employs both quantitative methods (e.g., spatiotemporal analysis) and qualitative approaches (e.g., ethnographic studies) to explore these areas. Dr. Quintana’s publications highlight critical issues like synthetic cannabinoid impacts, opioid overdose variability during the pandemic, and the intersection of romantic relationships and substance use in young adulthood.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her active research portfolio indicates potential recognition in academic circles. Her advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available materials. She is affiliated with the College of Public Service and maintains an office at ACAD 324 on the UCCS campus.