Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Karlene Blackman

Department Chair & Assistant Professor
A scholar specializing in criminal justice, wrongful convictions, and systemic inequality, with a strong focus on health equity among justice-impacted populations.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 408
Office Phone: 386-481-2444
Email: blackmank@cookman.edu

Dr. Xavier Burch

Assistant Professor
A criminologist who strives to push education, racial equality awareness in the political realm, and positivity in the field of criminology.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 407
Office Phone: 386-481-2446
Email: burchx@cookman.edu

Assistant Professor
TBD
Office: Harrison Rhodes 415
Office Phone: 386-481-2339
Email: @cookman.edu

Dr. Detis Duhart

Assistant Professor
A criminologist with expertise in research methods, curriculum development, and criminal justice leadership.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 405
Office Phone: 386-481-2786
Email: duhartd@cookman.edu

Dr. Leroy Miles, J.D.

Assistant Professor
A Pre-Law advisor and experienced board member, skilled in nonprofit organization, torts, government, public speaking, and legislative relations.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 403
Office Phone: 386-481-2325
Email: milesl@cookman.edu

Dr. Danye Medhin

Assistant Professor
Dr. Medhin's research examines the causal effects of U.S. drug policy changes. He is especially focused on U.S. cannabis law reforms and their differential impacts across communities of varying racial and geographic contexts.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 404
Office Phone: 386-481-2474
Email: medhind@cookman.edu

Dr. Kideste Yusef

Associate Professor
A twenty year educator and thought leader with decades of experience working with criminal justice practitioners, students, and community members towards creating a more equitable, just society.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 409
Office Phone: 386-481-2945
Email: yusefk@cookman.edu