Dr. Kayla Jachimowski is an assistant professor at Saint Vincent College, specializing in Criminology, Law and Society. She directs the Master of Science in Criminology Program and focuses on mental health and criminology, hate crimes and quantitative methodology. Dr. Jachimowski is pursuing an accredited financial counselor certification (AFC) through AFCPE to bridge criminology and financial management, aiming to address societal issues holistically. Her dedication to teaching, research and interdisciplinary connections marks her as a dynamic and forward-thinking academic shaping the next generation of criminologists and financial counselors.