Hi There!
My name is Vannice Evans and I am an undergraduate student at American University in Washington, DC, where I am a Justice & Law major with a concentration in Criminology and a minor in Legal Studies. Also, I am working towards a Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies through the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program at my university. I’m a member of Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society) and a Harry S. Truman Scholar nominee. Within the last year, I have worked as a Legal Intern with the ACLU and an 8th-grade math tutor in DC Prep Schools.
Throughout the years, I have been researching policies on abolishing solitary confinement, the Juvenile Justice & Reform Act, and the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act. My graduate plan is to receive a Master’s of Public Policy. With an MPP I would be able to learn how to evaluate policy issues and programs within the criminal justice system. Also, I would be able to propose recommendations within legislation or types of programs that create a more just system for offenders. Upon completion of my graduate studies I plan to apply for jobs within the nonprofit or government sector, that focus on the criminal justice system. I plan for my early post-graduate years to be filled with work and volunteer experience, so I am prepared for executive leadership positions later in my career. Positions I am interested in are a Policy Counsel Member, a Public Policy Researcher/Analyst, and a Legislative/Public Affairs Analyst.