Hollie MacDonald has a PhD in Public Policy and Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice Policy and a M.S in Criminal Justice Studies. She is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Longwood University and a Senior Research Consultant with Data in Action LLC, where she leads research and evaluation projects in the criminal justice, local government, and nonprofit sectors. She brings over a decade of experience in research methods, applied statistics, and data-informed policy evaluation. Her academic expertise includes constitutional law, corrections, civil rights litigation, and advanced research design. Her research expertise involves advanced statistical analysis and making complex methodological insight accessible to a wide range of audiences. Dr. MacDonald’s work emphasizes translating rigorous statistical analysis into actionable insights that promote equity, public safety, and system accountability. At Data in Action, she collaborates with local governments, justice agencies, and community partners to conduct evaluations that center fairness, implementation fidelity, and long-term impact.