Criminal Justice Graduate Students
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D'Angelo AndersonAs an undergraduate, I majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Psychology, earning my Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences. Throughout my time at the U of M, I have also been involved in a wide variety of campus organizations, including Best Buddies, where I served on the executive board, Campus Outreach, the Criminal Justice Student Association, Empowered Men of Color, First Year Senate, the International Student Association, Mock Trial, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society, Stonewall Tigers Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Student Government Association, Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The VUE, Tiger Elite, and the Tiger Leadership Institute, where I served as a facilitator. These experiences have allowed me to connect with different communities, and develop my leadership skills. After completing my degree, I plan to pursue my passion for writing. My goal is to continue developing my skills as a fiction writer and eventually become a published author. |
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Lillian GarnerI am a first-year graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. I graduated from the U of M in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Political Science. During my undergraduate career, I interned with the Lauderdale County District Attorney's Office and was involved in several campus organizations, including the Emerging Leaders Program, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, and Alpha Gamma Delta, where I served as Director of Ritual and served on Executive Council as Vice President of Administration. I was also awarded the Veronica F. Coleman Criminal Justice Award in Spring 2026. Following graduation, I am interested in exploring careers in law enforcement, academia, and the court system. |
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Paris JamisonI earned my undergraduate degree in Spring of 2025 from the University of Memphis. I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in Criminal Justice. I currently work as a Mortician, where I specialize in embalming. I plan to use the knowledge and experience I’ve gained from that and being a forensic autopsy technician to help me further my career as a Medicolegal death investigator/criminal investigator after I graduate. |
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Joshua LoganI am a graduate student at the University of Memphis and graduated from my undergrad in the spring of 2025. I’m currently in route to getting my master's in criminology and have in interest in victimology studies. |
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Kylie PenningtonI am in the Criminal Justice master’s program here at the University of Memphis. Before this, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology at U of M and gained hands-on experience through an internship with U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services. That experience strengthened my interest in how psychology and criminal justice work together, especially in areas such as supervision, rehabilitation, and understanding individual behavior. I hope to use the knowledge and experience I gain throughout this program to make a positive impact in the community both during my time at U of M and after I graduate. |
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KaTeria ScullarkMy time so far in the criminal justice department has been amazing. I’ve met many people who have created a space for me to be creative, and well as experienced many opportunities to better help my career in the future. After I complete my master’s degree, I plan to attend a doctoral program taking up criminal psychology, as that is what I plan to pursue as a career choice. Of course, outside of the educational duties that I have to maintain, this department has been super fun! |
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Hannah TimsI received my bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis, with a minor in political science. While an undergrad, I participated in two internships at the district attorney’s office and the state capitol in the TN general assembly. My areas of interest include the criminal justice system, criminal law, human rights, constitutional law and learning about the death penalty. After I graduate, I plan to attend law school. |