Michelle Shames is a mixed-methods researcher and data scientist with over a decade of applied experience working on criminal justice reform. Her work centers on the design, implementation, and evaluation of policy initiatives, with expertise in policing and prisons. Michelle’s recent work has focused on community violence intervention, community policing, and police oversight in Chicago. Prior to joining Northwestern, she was a research strategist on numerous successful civil and prisoner rights impact litigation cases and policy reform efforts in New York State. Michelle holds a PhD in Sociology and MS in Applied Statistics from Northwestern University, and an MA in Sociology from McGill University.