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Meghan Guevara |
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Meghan Guevara, MPH Meghan Guevara joined the Crime and Justice Institute in 2005. She currently focuses her technical assistance efforts on data-driven system reform initiatives, with the goal of using corrections resources effectively and efficiently. Ms. Guevara has informed the development of research-based public safety policy at the state and local level, facilitated organizational change efforts in adult and juvenile corrections agencies, and provided training to corrections professionals on diverse topics including evidence-based practices, quality assurance, and leadership. She currently manages several technical assistance initatives, including Justice Reinvestment, support to California probation agencies on the evidence-based implementation of recent legislative reforms, and the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. Ms. Guevara is also a member of CJI's Leadership Team. Prior to joining CJI, Ms. Guevara worked extensively in program development, training, and education. Ms. Guevara managed community-based wellness initiatives and specialized in developing and implementing health education and violence prevention curricula with juvenile offenders and other high-risk youth. Ms. Guevara received her Master of Public Health Degree in social and behavioral sciences at the Boston University School of Public Health. |
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