Jennifer brings 15 years of experience in policing, probation, victim advocacy, and community outreach. She has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy by the Pennsylvania Court Judge’s Commission and honored with the Victim Advocate of the Year award in 2019. As an adjunct of Seton Hill, she has had the opportunity to teach Introduction to Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency, Psychology of Crime and Delinquency, Crime and Victimization, Criminal Court, Media and Crime, and Corrections. Jennifer earned her Municipal Police Officer Certification (ACT 120), a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and a MS from Shippensburg University. Add act 120.
Education
M.S. Administration of Justice, May 2020 – Shippensburg University
Bachelor of Science, December 2012 – The University of Pittsburgh
Municipal Police Academy, Act 120, November 2012- Westmoreland County Municipal Police Officer’s Training Academy
Corrections Officer Certification, August 2009- Westmoreland County Community College
Organizations
Nikki’s 2nd Chance Scholarship Fund,
Westmoreland County Community College
Founder (2011)
Awarded annually
Fundraising efforts are promoted, and a benefit is held yearly to raise money for the scholarship through donations.
Norwin Youth Commission
Member/volunteer (2009-2015)
Supervised youth diverted from the local Magisterial District Judge and Juvenile Court
Received the Juvenile Court Judge’s Commission Meritorious Service Award (2011)
