I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of criminal justice, criminology, research on social program impacts with specific knowledge in the areas of corrections, substance abuse treatment and research design, data collection, analyses and interpretation of findings. I have published on such topics as long-term imprisonment, prison treatment programs, substance abuse treatment, and evaluation of in-home supportive services, mental health and surveys on a number of social and environmental issues. It has been rewarding to see some of my professional efforts having lasting impacts on individuals and communities in terms of improving their quality of life.