Lori Pace

Lori Pace is a Lecturer of Criminology at Concord University, affiliated with the College of Professional and Liberal Studies and the Department of Social Work and Sociology, Safe Zone. She transitioned from an adjunct role in 1999 to full-time faculty, specializing in criminology education. Her courses include Violence in America, Crime & Justice Systems, Survey of Serial Killers, Reentry & Recidivism, and Policing. Ms. Pace emphasizes practical learning through collaborations with community stakeholders such as the WV State Police, Probation & Parole, and local shelters.

Education: She holds an M.S. and B.A. from Marshall University. Her teaching integrates social justice principles, with students completing thousands of hours of service in southern WV. Internships under her guidance provide field experience in social services, law enforcement, corrections, and educational settings.

Ms. Pace has also served for over two decades as a foster parent trainer for the PRIDE program in Region IV. Her work bridges academic instruction with real-world community engagement, emphasizing rehabilitation and systemic understanding of criminal justice issues.