Lindsey Vigesaa

Dr. Lindsey Vigesaa is a Program Director and Professor of Criminal Justice at Indiana Wesleyan University’s School of Integrated Health, part of the College of Adult and Professional Studies. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from North Dakota State University (2010 and 2006, respectively), a B.A. in Sociology from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and certificates in AI and data science from MIT and the University of Minnesota.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, North Dakota State University, 2010
• M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, North Dakota State University, 2006
• B.A. in Sociology, Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Certificates in AI/Data Science, MIT and University of Minnesota

Her research focuses on interdisciplinary curriculum development, student-centered teaching, and ethical integration of AI into cybersecurity and public safety. She leads projects on female offender reentry programs, law enforcement victim response, and AI applications in public safety. Dr. Vigesaa has secured grants for student success and technology innovation in criminal justice, and she collaborates with public safety agencies for internships and applied research.

She serves on academic advisory boards, reviews for peer journals, and presents at conferences. Her work emphasizes Christian faith values in professional ethics and educational leadership.