Dr. Melissa Švigelj is an assistant professor of Justice Studies. She is an experienced Senior Professional Educator with a demonstrated history of working in education and juvenile justice facilities. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Classroom Communities, Lesson Planning, and Educational Technology. Award-earning education professional with a B.A. & 2 Masters of Arts focused in Political Science, Social Studies, History, English Literature, Education, Minors in Communications & Education from Cleveland State University & the University of California at Santa Cruz & a Ph.D. In Education with a Designated Emphasis in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.