Shamika Kelley

Shamika Kelley supported policymakers in evidence-based decision-making using criminal justice data as a part of the Justice Counts initiative. Prior to joining the CSG Justice Center, Shamika worked as a forensic DNA analyst and supervisor for the Houston Forensic Science Center, where she provided forensic DNA analysis, expert testimony, and backlog reduction initiatives. Shamika holds a BS in biological sciences from Louisiana State University, an MS in forensic and investigative genetics from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and a PhD in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University.