Lada Gasparac, Outstanding Student, MA in Criminology
Coming from a war-torn country, she moved frequently, changing 9 schools between KG and College. Lada is the product of a strong family and a fast-paced and ever-changing life of adaptation through learning and survival. Since the beginning of her career, Lada has focused on serving the people. She is currently in her 17th year of working in the Behavioral Science field. She carries a Bachelors in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology; a Master’s in Public Administration (Nationally Accredited), a Certification in Evidence Based Practices and Certifications as a trainer and practitioner of various rehabilitation modalities. Her Master’s in Criminology with a heavy concentration on behavioral science research will enhance her expertise in bridging the gap between practice and academia.
Lada has a love for numbers, fidelity and rehabilitating, as she leads a team of 20+ practitioners that administer programs, quality assurance and administration for Kentucky Department of Corrections through ownership of Noa Counseling. She is passionate about doing things right and doing them effectively. Lada has learned and observed that there are patterns in human behavior, that when matched with most effective rehabilitation strategies coupled with fidelity monitoring, can have long-lasting results that should be measured and confirmed by unbiased numbers. Lada plans on continuing her personal and professional journey with passionate contribution toward mobilizing scholars and practitioners alike to refine rehabilitative practice and inform policy.
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