CURRICULUM VITAE (updated August, 2019)
REVEREND DR. KIMORA
I GENERAL INFORMATION
Kimora, Ph.D.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration AND
Interdisciplinary Studies Department (ISP) (2004-2013);
Anthropology Department;
CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College;
Graduate School, Criminal Justice;
Gender Studies;
University Faculty Senate (three-year elected terms (2011-2014; 2014-2017; 2017-2020);
Committee on Faculty, Staff and Administration, CUNY Board of Trustees, Alternate (2019-)
Committee on Student Affairs and Special Programs, CUNY Board of Trustees, Alternate (2018-
2019)
Chair of Student Affairs Committee (SAC) of the University Faculty Senate (2017-2018);
Liaison, Status of the Faculty (2019-2020);
Liaison, Education in the Prisons (2018-2020);
Student Election Review Committee (2018-2020);
UFS Academic Freedom Committee (2018-)
CUNY Interfaith Advisory Committee (2018-)
CUNY University Student Senate Faculty UFS Advisor (2018-)
Executive Committee (EC) of the University Faculty Senate (2018-2020);
Learning Communities, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (2008-2012);
Faculty Advisor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Debate Society (2011-2015);
Faculty Advisor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, ABADA-Capoeira (2014-2016);
Faculty Advisor, Corrections in Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration Department
(2016-present)
Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration
Room 422T
524 West 59th
Street
New York, NY 10019
e-mail address: [email protected]
phone number: (718) 707-2626 (office) The Osborne Association.
PRESENT POSITIONS: (1) Adjunct FULL Professor, as of May, 2016, approved by Provost Jane
Bowers of John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Associate Adjunct Professor, as of May 20, 2011,
approved by past Provost Jane Bowers of John Jay College of Criminal Justice (formerly Substitute
Assistant Professor from 2003-2005 in Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice) at John Jay College
of Criminal Justice, NYC. Professor.Kimora has taught COR 395 (Educating behind bars: Policy
Implications, Programs and Issues in Correctional Education), Summer, 2016, Fall, 2017 (Kimora
wrote and implemented the course); Honors 202: Leadership and the Common Good, Spring, 2014,
2015, 2016, 2017; Anthropology 101 (Spring, 2013, Spring, 2014-each semester to present);
Anthropology 230 (Crime and Culture), Spring, 2015; Anthropology 330 (American Pluralism and
the Law); CRJ 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice), CRJ 425 (Seminar on Major Works in Criminal
Justice), CRJ 711 (Issues in Criminal Justice), COR 201 (The Law and Institutional Treatment), COR
202 (Juvenile Justice Administration), COR 282 (Principles of Correctional Operations), COR 303
(Comparative Corrections Systems) COR 397 “Corrections and the Media” (Course designed by
Professor Kimora); COR 39: “Educating behind bars: Correctional Education and Policy
Implications”;CRJT 511-Thematic Studies (Going/Bad/Going Straight: Criminals in Film, Theatre,
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and the Real World); B-14-The Drama of Sexual Addiction; B-11-The Psychopath next Door; ISP-
Crime and Punishment; B9-Women and Crime; Femmes Fatales; Psychopathy and the Theatre; A-6-
Violence or Nonviolence and COR 397 (Corrections and the Media). Dr. Kimora designed curriculum
for new courses COR 397; CRJ PSC (Psychopathy and Crime in Law and Literature) Dr. Kimora
designed and taught the LPS and ISP courses during Fall, 2006, Spring, 2007, Fall, 2007, Spring,
2008, Summer, 2008, Fall, 2008, Spring, 2009, Summer, 2009, Fall, 2009, Spring, 2010, Summer,
2010, Fall, 2010, Spring, 2011 Summer, 2011, Fall, 2011, Winter, 2012, Spring, 2012 Summer, 2012,
Fall, 2012, Winter, 2013, Spring, 2013. Appointed to position, September 1, 2005.
(2) Education Director for Treatment and Prevention Services at the Osborne Association in the El
Rio program in the Bronx, NY. Appointed January, 2003. (Dr. Kimora was promoted to Senior
Educational Facilitator in May, 2007). Dr. Kimora was promoted to Education Director for Treatment
and Prevention Services in July, 2011. Dr. Kimora teaches 8 cognitive skills groups twice a week to
parolees and probationers. As of September, 2006, she was also appointed to teach misdemeanor
clients as part of a new therapeutic program at El Rio. As of September, 2007, Dr. Kimora was
promoted to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Evaluator.
Supervisor is Mr. Michael Cannaday, The Osborne Association, 809 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY
10455. Dr. Kimora was hired by Elizabeth Gaynes, Executive Director/CEO of the Osborne
Association in 2003. Dr. Kimora received CERTIFICATION in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) on
June 1, 2012. Since July, 2012, Dr. Kimora has been on the research team and the mentor for the
Rikers Island Jail (ABLE) grant from Mayor Bloomberg. Her title was Assessment Officer.This grant
was from 2012-2015. This was a $10 million social impact bond, which Dr. Kimora endorsed. She
oversaw 23 facilitators of Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) at Rikers Island.
(3) Adjunct FULL Professor, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) since fall, 2016.
Professor Kimora has taught at BMCC since fall, 2014. Program Coordinator is Professor Michelle
A. Ronda of the Criminal Justice Program in Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice
Department at BMCC. Professor Kimora has taught the following courses: 1) CRJ 101: Introduction
to Criminal Justice; 2) CRJ 102: Criminology; 3) CRJ 202: Corrections; and 4) CRJ 200:
Constitutional Law.
(4) Senior Educational Facilitator of “A Framework for Breaking Barriers”, a cognitive skills program
written by Gordon Graham, at Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, NY and other prisons, per discretion of the
Osborne Association. Kimora is licensed by Gordon Graham to teach “Breaking Barriers” and “Seeds
of Success”. Appointed August, 2004. Supervisor from 2004-2008 was Tina Reynolds, The Osborne
Association. (Grant for Sing Sing expired, March, 2008). Contact Gordon Graham at 1-800-875-
3530.
(5) Prison Reformer/Researcher. Main areas of research: Psychopathy and Cognitive skills education.
Currently, Dr. Kimora is heading a research team reviewing “Breaking Barriers”, a cognitive skills
education program for inmates in the United States. As a prison reformer, she is on the Board of
Directors of Going in by Going Out (GOGI), an educational program for incarcerated men and
women in California and Utah. Contact Coach Mara Leigh Taylor, the Director of GOGI, at 1-310-
800-7084 (cell). Kimora is also on the Board of Directors of Reality House, Inc., a non-profit
advocacy organization that aids addicts and war veterans.
(6) Head Researcher, Danbury Prison Project in Danbury, CT: “Connecting through Literacy:
Incarcerated Parents, their Children, and Caregivers”. Funded by United States Department of Justice
and Reading is Fundamental (RIF). President Travis of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the
College’s Criminal Justice Research Evaluation Center conceived the literacy project. Research
continues once funding from the Second Chance Act is confirmed. As of fall, 2011, project had been
stalled due to lack of funding.
(7) Adjunct Full Professor, University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Desire2Learn in Criminal Justice
Department since spring 2017). Professor Kimora has taught CRIMLJUS 3900-Research Methods in
Criminal Justice ONLINE.
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A. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSIGNMENT AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (July, 1998-
July, 2002)
Dr. Kimora was Director of the Master of Arts in Organizational Management Concordia School of
Accelerated Learning (CSAL) program. She has taught in the program since 1990. Kimora has taught
the following courses in the Master of Arts in Organizational Management: Management Models
and Systems: Foundations Course; Management and Leadership; Productivity and Quality;
Managerial Research Methods and Design, Managing in an Information Age, Organizational Theory
and Behavior, and Synthesis Seminar. She has taught the following undergraduate courses in the
Organizational Management and Communication Major: Dynamics of Group and Organizational
Behavior; Effective Interpersonal Communication; Institutional Change and Corporate Environment;
Multicultural Dimensions; Interpersonal Relations; Managerial Communication; Statistical Methods
and Research; Personal Resources: Assessment and Application; Systems Management; Principles of
Management and Supervision; Fundamentals of Marketing; and Philosophy of Values and Ethics.
Kimora has taught the following undergraduate courses in the Marketing Management Major:
Quality and Customer Service, Personal Resources: Assessment and Application; Fundamentals of
Marketing; Consumer Behavior; Marketing Research; Promotion Strategy; Systems Management;
and Marketing Strategy. She has taught the following undergraduate courses in the Marketing
Certificate program: Consumer Behavior; Marketing Research; Promotion Strategy; and Marketing
Strategy. Finally, she has taught the following courses in the Information Technology Management
Major: Personal Resources: Assessment and Application; Information Support Functions;
Organization and Management Concepts; Computer Business Operations; Information and
Technology Support; Principles of Project Management; and Applied Research or Software
Development Projects I and II. In addition to teaching assignments, Kimora has aided in curriculum
writing and systems development. Presently, she is advising graduate students on their Synthesis
Activity in Organizational Management. She is also advising fifteen students in the Information
Technology Management (ITM) major. Dr. Kimora is author of all curricula for the proposed
Criminal Justice Major. The Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice has passed the
Faculty Senate at Concordia University as of this writing. The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
was instigated on line in April 2000. The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice was approved by the
Board of Regents of Concordia University, St. Paul on January 5, 2002. Kimora supervised the
writing of the curriculum. Finally, Kimora initiated and wrote the entire Master of Arts in
Organizational Management (MAOM) with an emphasis in Resources (HR) for Concordia
University. Human The program was approved by Concordia University in December, 2001. The first
cohort was initiated in June, 2002.
B. EDUCATION
Interfaith Minister
Class Co-President
The New Seminary
New York City
Date of Ordination at Riverside Church, New York City: Sunday, June 13, 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Education
Business and Marketing Education (Work, Community and Family Education)
University of Minnesota, 1995
Title of Dissertation: “The need for cognitive skills training in correctional vocational education
programming at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes at Lino Lakes, Minnesota”
Master of Arts
Theatre and Drama
University of Wisconsin, 1982
Title of Thesis: “Elements of Marxism in Three of Bertolt Brecht’s Plays”
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Bachelor of Arts
Communication Arts
Rhetoric and Communication Theory
University of Wisconsin, 1979
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Fashion Merchandising
Lowthian College (defunct), 1985
Minneapolis, MN
C. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Full Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin (January,
2017 to present)
Adjunct Full Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
(May, 2016-present)
Associate Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
(May, 2011-May, 2016)
Associate Adjunct Professor at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), NYC
(August, 2014-present)
Senior Educator
New York City Justice Corps
Prison Re-entry Institute
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Phipps Center site
1409 Fulton Avenue
Bronx, NY
(2012-present)
Assistant Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
(September, 2005-present)
Assistant Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
NY, NY
Substitute Line
(September 2003-September, 2005)
Education Director for Treatment and Prevention Services
The Osborne Association
El Rio
Bronx, New York
(July, 2011-present)
Senior Educational Facilitator/Educator
The Osborne Association
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
“Cognitive Skills Building” and “Breaking Barriers”
(September, 2007-July, 2011)
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Educator
Addiction Institute of New York
St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospitals
New York, NY 10019
(2007-present)
Senior Educator
Sing Sing Prison
Prison Reentry Services
The Osborne Association
“Breaking the barriers to employment”
Brooklyn, NY
October, 2004-March, 2008 (Grant expired March, 2008)
Senior Educational Facilitator/Educator
The Osborne Association
El Rio
809 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
January, 2003-Present
Courses taught: Rethinking Anger; Basic Cognitive Skills; Institutionalization; Self and Others, and
Coping Skills, “Breaking Barriers” by Gordon Graham, and “Seeds of Success” by Gordon Graham.
Educator
Anoka Ramsey Community College/Anoka County Jail
September 2000-July, 2002
Courses taught: Job Skills for Inmates; GED Preparation
Anoka, MN
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
January, 1988-August, 1994
Business and Marketing Education
Courses taught: Sales Training; Customer Service Training; Professional Sales Education, and
Teaching Sales Display; Independent Study
Educator
Minnesota Department of Corrections
February, 1991-April, 1991
MCF-Stillwater
Course taught: Understanding Human Relations
Educator
MCF-Lino Lakes
December, 1992-September, 1995
Courses taught: Introduction to Human Relations; Introduction to Intimacy; Intermediate Study of
Intimacy; Advanced Study of Intimacy; Basic Sexuality; Sexuality for Sex Offenders; Reasoning and
Rehabilitation (Correctional Service of Canada); Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation. All courses on
intimacy and sexuality were designed and taught by Dr. Kimora.
Educator
Adult Corrections Facility-Plymouth, MN
November, 1992-1999
Courses taught: Introduction to Self-Esteem; Introduction to Intimacy; Human Relations;
National Issues Forum; Meditation and You. All courses were designed and taught by Dr. Kimora.
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Educator
Juvenile Detention Center-Minneapolis, MN
June, 1992-July, 1993
Courses taught: Music Therapy; Art Therapy
Both courses were designed and taught by Dr. Kimora.
Educator/Facilitator in Training
Correctional Service of Canada-Ottawa, Ontario
Course taught: Reasoning and Rehabilitation (cognitive rehabilitation for inmates)
January, 1994-January, 1995
Licensed to teach Reasoning and Rehabilitation
January, 1994
Associate Professor
Lowthian College (defunct) Minneapolis, MN
July, 1987-March, 1992
Courses taught: Fashion Merchandising curriculum: Advanced Management, Business
Communications, Business Writing, Career Preparation, Fashion Promotion and Fashion Show,
Fashion Writing, Human Relations, Management and Supervision, Marketing, Merchandising Math,
Non-Textiles, Oral Communications, Principles of Retailing, Psychology of Management, Sales
Promotion, Selling Principles and Practices, Textiles, and Visual Merchandising.
D. OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
New York City Justice Corps-defunct as of June, 2018
(Coordinated with John Jay College of Criminal Justice)
Phipps Community Development (PCDC)
Bronx, New York
Senior Educator
Teaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
(October, 2012-2018)
Covenant House-New York City
346 West 17th
Street
New York, NY 10011-5002
Educator
Courses taught: Introduction to Self-esteem; GED Enhancement
Internship from August-October, 1996
Kimora Consulting
March, 1995-present
Consultant in human resource management
Lowthian College
Dean of Instruction & Assistant to the President
Chair of Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)-Fashion Merchandising
October, 1988-March, 1992
Lowthian College
Assistant to Dean of Instruction
Chair of Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)-Fashion Merchandising
June, 1988-October, 1988
Lowthian College
Assistant Academic Dean
July, 1987-June, 1988
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Young Quinlan
Assistant Buyer; Sales Associate
July, 1984-May, 1985
United Council, Inc.
President (elected position)
June, 1980-June, 1981
United Council, Inc.
Legislative Affairs Director (appointed position)
June, 1979-June, 1980
Madison Community Cooperative (MCC)
Executive Director (appointed position)
January, 1976-May, 1979
University of Wisconsin Botany Department
Greenhouse and Garden
Gardener
September, 1975-December, 1975
II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Correctional Association (ACA)
2012
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
Member
2012
Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP)
Member
January, 2011- January, 2013
Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA)
Professional Member
September, 2010-2012
Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)
Professional Member
October, 2008-2011
Phi Eta Sigma
Honorary member of honorary society
Inducted March, 2009
Keynote speaker at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC during induction
“Knowledge is Power”
National Communication Association (NCA)
Patron
July, 1998-July, 1999
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Correctional Education Association (CEA)
Professional Member
January, 1997-January, 2001
Family and Corrections Network
Member
January, 1998-January, 2001
Omicron Tau Theta (OTT)
President, September, 1991-1992
Fashion Group International
Executive Board Member
January, 1989-March, 1992
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Student ex-officio member
June, 1980-June, 1981
Wisconsin Student Caucus
Founder, Chair
June, 1980-June, 1981
University of Wisconsin Governance Board
University Relations Committee
Advisor to UW System President
June, 1980-June, 1981
University of Wisconsin Health Care Advisory Committee
Student voting member
April, 1977-May, 1979
Wisconsin Student Association
Vice-President (elected position)
April, 1977-April, 1978
National Honor Society
February, 1973-present
B. CLASSES/SEMINARS TAUGHT BY DR. KIMORA
One Day University
“Criminological theories; Psychopathy”
October, 2015
FIT Auditorium
New York City
Stuyvesant Equality Coalition
Inaugural Conference
Stuyvesant High School
345 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10282
Dr. Kimora spoke on the panel in session #2: Racial Inequality in New York City High Schools
10:30-11:20 am in Auditorium
April 25, 2015
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Justice Talks: a TEDCUNY John Jay College Salon Event
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Black Box Theater in the New Building
524 West 59th
Street
New York, NY 10019
Topic: Mass Incarceration and Social Inequity
April 30, 2015
Monthly Educational Seminars for ALL staff of the Osborne Association in New York since July,
2012. Topics include assessment, pedagogy, critical thinking, and current research in criminal justice.
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Speaker to patients: September 20, 2013
Contact person: David Quinn, Substance Abuse Clinician
Addiction Institute of New York
St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital
1000 10th
Avenue
New York, NY 10019
University Faculty Senate (UFS)
Education in the Prisons (subcommittee)
Resource Fair (Employment and Re-entry Opportunities after Incarceration)
Queensboro Correctional Facility
47-04 Van Dam Street
Queens, New York 11101
March 15, 2013
Rounds: The Importance of Cognitive Skills Education for Drug Counselors
Speaker: Dr. Kimora
The Addiction Institute
New York, NY
2:00-3:00
March 15, 2013
Grand Rounds: Psychiatry Grand Rounds in November, 2012” Utilization of Cognitive Skills
Education for Patients”. Dr. Kimora presented a one-hour seminar for psychiatrists and medical
students in psychiatry at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center on November 28, 2012.
Seminar: Professional Development Day: New York City Probation: Strength through Experience,
Collaboration, and Continued Learning: “The Importance of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions
for Probation Clients”. Dr. Kimora was introduced by Ann Jacobs, Director of the Prison Re-entry
Institute, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, June 21, 2012 from 9:15-10:15 am. Dr. Kimora spoke
on a panel with David Thigpen, a formerly incarcerated individual.
Roundtable: “Transporting inmates in the Tri-State: Should New York State Close Prisons?” Kimora,
Lior Gideon, Nik Ignaffo and Martin Horn at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) in
New York City at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, March 17, 2012 at 9:30-10:45 am in Lyceum,
5th
floor.
“Cognitive Skills Education for Incarcerated Folks”
Dr. Kimora taught a 3.5 hour session to incarcerated folks, as well as John Jay College students
enrolled in Prison to College Pipeline Program
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Prison Re-entry Institute and Prison to College Pipeline
Program
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Otisville, New York
December 9, 2011
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Hunter College Common Day
“Racism in the Criminal Justice System”
Panel discussion with Dr. Kimora, Education Director, El Rio, the Osborne Association
The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, 2180 Third Avenue, NYC.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
“Employment Options for Parole Violators”
Edgecombe Correctional Facility
New York, NY
February 18, 2011
“The role of Correctional Education for Students”
Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus
“Arts, Imagination and Inquiry”
New York, NY
February 11, 2011
“Going out by Going In: Achieving Sustainability through Education in Rural Communities”
Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)
Corpus Christi, TX (PowerPoint presentation)
February 7, 2011
“Psychopathy and the Revised Psychopathy Checklist”
75th
Session of he New York City Police Department-Homicide Investigators’ Course
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
New York, NY
January 17, 2011 (also 2010-2013)
“Addiction issues”
Staff seminar
Options Recovery Services
California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Berkeley, CA
January 5, 2011
“Prison Re-entry issues for Women”
Bayview Correctional Facility
New York, NY
December 20, 2010
“FYE Showcase 2010”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Learning Communities/First Year Experience
December 2, 2010
“What is a Correctional Educator?”
Public Administration 240 at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
Guest speaker in Professor Allen’s class
December 1, 2010
“Cognitive Skills Enhancement for Re-entry”
Lincoln Correctional Facility
New York, NY
(Learning Communities CRJ 101 class watches Dr. Kimora teach 80 inmates at the facility)
November 22, 2010
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“Prison Re-entry issues for staff”
Argus Community, Inc.
New York, NY
November 19, 2010
“Transcending Addictions after Release”
Eva’s Village
Paterson, New Jersey
October 27, 2010
“Cognitive Skills will aid you”
Davis County, Summit County and Wasatch County Jails
Near Salt Lake City, Utah
October 8 and 9, 2010
“Justice for the next Ten Years: Assessment of the Impact of ASPD”
Category theme: “The Relevance of the Psychopathy Checklist for Police Officers”
Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA)
Inn of Chicago
Chicago, IL
September 25, 2010
“Positive Re-entry Tactics”
Speakers Bureau
Edgecombe Prison
New York City
2009-present
“Cognitive Skills Education for Staff”
Annual seminar presented by Dr. Kimora
Lincoln Correctional Facility
New York City
2006-present
“How is the Criminal Justice System impacting our Community?”
Reality House
Guest speaker, requested by Board of Directors of Reality House
New York, NY
September 24, 2009
“Educational Transformation”
The Century Regional Detention Center
Going Out by Going In (GOGI)
Requested to speak by Dr. Mara Leigh Taylor, founder of GOGI
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
April 17-19, 2009
“Educational Transformation”
Vital Intervention Directional Alternative (V.I.D.A.)
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Lennox Station, Watts, CA
April 18, 2009
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“Methamphetamine Abuse and Treatment in Rural America”
Paper presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)
Atlanta, GA
January 31-February 3, 2009
“Effective Facilitation Techniques for Counselors and other Staff”
The Osborne Association
Bronx, NY
Training Session
March 24, 2009
“Connecting through Literacy: incarcerated parents, their children and caregivers”
Guest speaker
CrimCast, monthly podcast that highlights criminal justice issues
Moderator: Professor Staci Strobl, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and
Professor Nickie D. Phillips, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY
March 1, 2009
Cognitive Skills Education; Self-Esteem Building for Alcoholics and Drug Addicts
Roosevelt Hospital
Addiction Department, Director, Kevin Heaney
Two sessions each month (2008 and 2009; one session per month 2010-present)
June, 2008-present
NY, NY
Parenting class
Shawangunk Correctional Facility
January 24, 2007
Dr. Kimora was keynote speaker
Caribbean Unity Group
Sing Sing Correctional Facility
January 17, 2007
Dr. Kimora was keynote speaker
New York Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Theological Studies, opening class
Sponsored by NY Thelogical Seminary and Sing Sing
August 21, 2006
Dr. Kimora was keynote speaker
New York University
School of Social Work
Division of Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
Co-sponsored by NeATTC
“Understanding and Engaging clients with Co-occurring Disorders”
Dr. Kimora: “Using Cognitive Behavioral Strategies with Substance Abusing Clients with
Narcissistic and Anti-social Personality Disorders”
NYU Kimmel Center
May 23, 2006
New Horizons in Reentry Conference
Sponsored by Ready4Work
Villanova Conference Center, PA
June, 2005
Dr. Kimora was the keynote speaker
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Seventh Biennial Conference: International Perspectives on Crime, Justice, and Public Order
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Scotland Yard, FBI, and the Government of Romania
“The link between terrorism and mental illness”
Bucharest, Romania
June 6-10, 2004
Concordia University
“Detecting Sociopathic Behavior in Business”
Continuing Education
St. Paul, MN
June, 2001; November, 2001; February, 2002; and June, 2002
Concordia University
“Customer Service Improvements for the Service Industries in the Twin Cities”
Continuing Education
St. Paul, MN
June 8, 2002
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
(AAHAM)
Keynote address: “We are all Leaders”
Seminar on stress management
Gull Lake, MN
May 9-10, 2002
Concordia University
“Film Theory”
Continuing Education
St. Paul, MN
May 4, 2002
Concordia University
“Rethinking Emotions”
Continuing Education
St. Paul, MN
April 27, 2002
Concordia University
Annual Child Care Professionals Convention
“Communication with Child Care Professionals”
St. Paul, MN
April 6, 2002
Concordia University
Child Care Design
“Stress Busters: Managing Stress”
Andover, MN
March 19, 2002
Concordia University
“Detecting and Analyzing Cognitive Distortions”
St. Paul, MN
March 9, 2002
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Orion and Associates
Keynote speaker: “We are all Leaders”
Building Community through Leadership
Brooklyn Park, MN
February 21, 2002
Concordia University
“Positive Aloneness”
Men and Women’s Symposium
St. Paul, MN
June 29-30, 2001
Concordia University
“Film Theory”
Continuing Education
St. Paul, MN
March 16-17, 2001
Concordia University
School-Age Care (SCA)
St. Paul, MN
“Stress Management”
White Bear Lake, MN
(August 28, 2000)
Burnsville, MN
September 1, 2000
Fall Retreat 2000
Concordia University
Research Roundtable
“The Importance of Cohort Learning”
Dr. Kimora
August 24, 2000
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
(AAHAM)
“Is our work Challenging, Productive, and Community based?”
Dr. Kimora
Doubletree Hotel
Bloomington, MN
May 11, 2000
Minnesota Valley Adult Education Association Annual Meeting
(MVAEA)
Gateway to Learning
“Self-directed Learning at the University”
Dr. Kimora
Dr. Chuck Nuckles
April 28, 2000
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The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning
Seminar: “Breaking out of our own prison: Opening our Minds with Creativity”
Joint presenters: Dr. Kimora and Dr. Richard Brynteson
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN
Minneapolis, MN
May 11, 2000
United States Postal Service
Regional Meeting
“Team building training activity for USPS Regional Manager and Associates”
Presenters: Dr. Kimora, Dr. Richard Brynteson, and Dr. Chuck Nuckles
Riverwood Inn and Conference Center
Monticello, MN
February 10, 2000
International Self-directed Learning Symposium
“Cohort Learning at Concordia University”
Presenters: Dr. Kimora and Dr. Jane Pilling-Cormick
Boynton Beach, FL
February 3-5, 2000
Concordia University
Nuts ‘n Bolts
“Rethinking Anger”
Presenter: Dr. Kimora
St. Paul, MN
October 22, 23, 1999
St. John’s Lutheran Middle School
Seminar: Faculty Development Day
“Gifts of Lutheran Secondary Teachers”
Presenter: Dr. Kimora
Norwood-Young America, MN
August 24, 1999
Viking Middle School
Seminar: Career Day
“My Life as a University Professor”
Presenter: Dr. Kimora
Woodville, WI
May 20, 1999
Concordia University
School Age Care (SAC)
Summer Care Program
St. Paul, MN
“Rethinking Anger”
May 20, 1999; September 1, 1999: July 7-8, 2000; September 15-16, 2000
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Twin Cities Human Resources Association (TCHRA)
“Human Resources Management in the Millennium”
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kimora
“Future HR Management Strategies”
May 6, 1999
Concordia University
Research Roundtable
Scholarship Center
St. Paul, MN
Presenter: Dr. Kimora, with Dr. Nuckles
“Self-directed Learning”
April 27, 1999
Concordia University
Nuts ‘n Bolts Series
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Rochester, MN
“Change in a Turbulent World”
April 8, 1999
“13th
International Self-Directed Learning Symposium”
Holiday Inn Old Town
Scottsdale, AZ
Presenter: Dr. Kimora, on behalf of research team
“A Validity Study of the Self-directed Learning Perception Scale”
February 25-28, 1999
53rd
Annual International Conference
“Toward Solutions”
Correctional Education Association
Presenter: Dr. Kimora, workshop leader
“Understanding the role of Anti-social Personality Disorder (ASPD) in Personal and Social Violence”
Salt Lake City, Utah
July 12-15, 1998
Viking Middle School
Seminar: “Preparing for your future”
Woodville, WI
May 14, 1998
Continuing Education Program
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Presenter: Dr. Kimora with Keith Davis, M.A.
“Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders”
February 13, 1998
Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine
Rabat, Morocco and the University of Minnesota
“American Management Principles”
July 25-29, 1991
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American Theatre Association (ATA)
Mid-America Theatre Conference
Minneapolis, MN
“Brecht’s Epic Theatre and Nuclear Madness: A call for Social Change from the
Stage”
March 14, 1986
St. Croix Electric Cooperative
1974 Youth Congress
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Delegate representing St. Croix County
July 9-12, 1974
C. CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PRESENTED
Blackboard on Tour!
Latest Blackboard Teaching and Learning Technologies
Pace University
One Place Plaza
New York, NY 10038
June 10, 2015
International Conference: The Rule of Law in an Era of Change: Security, Social Justice and
Inclusive Governance, Athens, Greece, from June 11-14, 2014, sponsored by Office for the
Advancement of Research, John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City; KeMeA (Center
for Security Studies); the Mayor of Athens, Greece; and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in Athens,
Greece. Dr. Kimora gave TWO presentations at the conference: Panel 24: Mental Health and the
Criminal Justice System. “Mental Health Courts: Public Policy Recommendations” and Dr. Kimora
also commented on “Women in the Criminal Justice System: Special Needs Offenders” since
Professor Zelma Henriques could not come to the conference. Dr. Kimora spoke on Panel 28:
Racialized Policing in Domestic and International Perspective: Methodologies and Quandaries.
“Ethnic Profiling: A Modern Framework”.
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences: The Midwestern Criminal Justice Association: “From
Concepts to Reality: Integrating Research with Criminal Justice Practices. 2012 Annual Meeting. Dr.
Kimora presented the following topic: Integrating Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) with
Criminal Justice Practice: An Aid to Correctional Education at the Osborne Association”.
Panel 29, Saturday, September 29, 2012, The Inn of Chicago, Michigan Room, 9:00 am-10:15 am.
The Ninth Annual Biennial International Conference: Criminal Justice and Security in Central and
Eastern Europe: Contemporary Criminal Justice: Practice and Research, Faculty of Criminal Justice
and Security, University of Maribor, Ljubljana, SLOVENIA, September 19-21, 2012: Roundtable 1:
9:00-10:30-Conference Room 1: “The need for Prevention and Treatment Services in the
Criminal Justice System and Drug Treatment Court for Criminal Justice in the Central and
Eastern Europe: The Osborne Association, New York City, New York” Dr. Kimora
PRESENTED PAPER with Todd C. Patton, M.D.
International Conference: Global Perspectives on Justice, Security, and Human Rights at John Jay
College of Criminal Justice, New York City, from June 6-9, 2012. Dr. Kimora gave TWO
presentations at the conference: 1) Panel 3: “An integrated and holistic concept of reentry”, 1.82
Classroom on June 6, 2012. Dr. Kimora appeared on a panel with Ann Jacobs, Director of the Prison
Reentry Institute of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Ray Tebout, The College Initiative, and
Risgo Mention-Lewis, the Nassau County/Council of Thought and Action, New York. 2) Panel 73:
“The Importance of mental health courts in New York City”, 1.91 Classroom on June 9, 2012. Dr.
Kimora appeared on a panel with Professor Zelma Henriques and Professor Mia Ramdial from John
Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York City.
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EDULEARN ‘12
International Association for Technology, Education and Development (IATED)
Barcelona, Spain
July 2-4, 2012
Dr. Kimora presented the following topic at the conference: “The Importance of Critical Thinking in a
Correctional Education Course: A Pedagogical Innovation in Education”. John Jay College of
Criminal Justice, New York City, New York.
“Think Outside the Cell: A new Day, a New Way”
Think Outside the Cell Foundation
National Symposium on Issues Affecting the Incarcerated, the formerly Incarcerated and their
Families
Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 7:30am-5:30 pm
The Riverside Church,
New York City
“Community Care of the Sociopath/Psychopath”
Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP)
Social Reactions to Mental Illness: The Continued Relevance of Stigma and Social Control”
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Harrah’s Las Vegas, Goldfield Room
(presenter)
“Annual Addiction Medicine Issues”
2010 Annual Meeting of the State of New York Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
(OASAS)
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY
November 12-14, 2010
(NOT a presenter)
“Justice for the next Ten Years: Assessment of the Impact of ASPD” by Dr. Kimora
2010 Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association
Chicago, IL
September 23-25, 2010
“Criminal Justice and Addiction Treatment; Beyond the Rockefeller Era”
Fifth Annual Conference of the Addiction Institute of New York
St. Luke’s Hospital Muhlenberg 4-Auditorium
421 West 113 Street
New York, NY 10025
March 5, 2010
“Methamphetamine Abuse and Treatment in Rural America”
2009 annual meeting of the Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA)
Atlanta, GA
January 31-February 3, 2009
“The Use of Suboxone and Patient Quality Care: Best Practices Revealed”
Reckitt Benckiser and Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, NY
May 13, 2009
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“Colloquium on Conditions of Confinement”
Fordham Law School’ s Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics;
Fordham Law Prisoners’ Rights Advocates
New York City
October 24, 2008
“Immigration, Justice, and Crime: Where do we go from here?”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY 10019
Center on Media, Crime and Justice
June 2-4, 2008
“Media, Race and Capital Punishment”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY 10019
Center on Media, Crime and Justice
May 12, 2008
The Force, Inc.
Forum for Regional Clinical Education
Clinical Seminar Series
September, 2007
2 CME credits
Yonkers, NY
The Force, Inc.
Forum for Regional Clinical Education
Clinical Seminar Series
“New Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies for Hepatitis B; Recent Food-Borne Illnesses”
2 CME credits
Yonkers, NY
January 10, 2007
The Force, Inc.
Forum for Regional Clinical Education
Monthly Seminar Series
“Brain Reward Systems and Smoking Cessation”
and “Disease Prevention: What Works”
2 CME credits
Yonkers, NY
February 9, 2005
“Breaking the Barriers”
David Lewis, President (deceased as of 2010)
Free at Last
1796 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
The Osborne Association
New York, NY
December 1-2, 2004
Seventh Biennial Conference: International Perspectives on Crime, Justice, and Public Order
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Scotland Yard, FBI, and the Government of Romania
Bucharest, Romania
June 6-10, 2004
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Beth Israel Medical Center
Phillips Ambulatory Care Center
10 Union Square East
New York, NY
“New Insights into Skin Aging, Sun-Induced Immune Suppression, and the Genetics of DNA Repair”
April 12, 2003
Concordia University
Mini-SAC Summer Extravaganza
Music Center, Band Room, #118
“Stress Management for Working Professionals”
Dr. Kimora spoke on anger management to Concordia University faculty and staff
July 19, 2001
Focus 2000
Concordia University
Minneapolis Marriott Hotel
Minneapolis, MN
May 19-21, 2000
Fifth Annual Midwest Qualitative Research Conference
University of St. Thomas
School of Education
Minneapolis, MN
June 24-25, 1999
National Communication Association
(Formerly Speech Communication Association)
“The Dawning of a New Century: Lessons Learned, New Visions”
New York Hilton Hotel/Marriott Marquis
New York, NY
November 20-24, 1998
“Critical Resistance: Beyond the Prison Industrial Complex”
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
September 25-27, 1998
Inc. Executive Seminar
“How to dance with the elephants-without getting trampled to death”
Sponsored by United Parcel Service
Doubletree Hotel, Minneapolis Airport at the Mall of America
May 12, 1998
(Dr. Kimora was a presenter)
14th
Annual Children at Risk Conference
The Training and Education Consortium of Hennepin and Ramsey Counties
(T.E.C.H.R.)
September 4, 1997
International Association of Justice Volunteerism Forum
State of Minnesota
Roseville, MN
September 28-October 1, 1997
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D. CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
Search and Screen Committee: Professor of Organizational Management and Communication
Mascot Selection Committee
Student/Faculty Evaluation Task Force
Faculty Development Policies Committee
Department of Human Services and Professional Development with an emphasis on Criminal Justice
Human Services and Professional Development (HSPD)/ Concordia School of Accelerated Learning
(CSAL) Faculty Group
Satisfactory Progress Sub-committee
Breakfast Speakers Series
“Learning as a Way of Being”
Dr. Peter B. Vaill
CSAL (Concordia School of Adult Learning) Faculty Development Meetings
Concordia University Admissions Committee
E. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
WBAI Radio Interview
New York City
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Topic: Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide
Book Discussion (Conversation) with Professor Karsten Struhl and Professor Jonathan Jacobs
“When Young People Break the Law”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Room 1.89 NB
December 9, 2015
Breaking the School to Prison Pipeline
Dr. Kimora appeared on a panel with Judge Judith Kaye, and Special Schools Superintendent Tim
Lisante at a seminar sponsored by
The Office of Student Life and
The Center for Media, Crime, and Justice at
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
September 10, 2013
Filmed for the TV show: Criminal Justice Matters and the Seeking Justice Series
New York City Justice Corps
Staff Training: The Importance of Cognitive Skills Education
Dr. Kimora was the presenter
September 16, 2013
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Faculty Development Day
Adjunct Faculty Day
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
August, 2012
Dr. Kimora spoke on a panel along with four other adjunct professors; she also spoke about how to
enhance teaching at the Faculty Development Day. Provost Jane Bowers introduced her at the
Adjunct Faculty Development Day meeting.
“The 1960’s: The Struggle for Justice Intensifies”
Dr. Kimora
Panel with Dr. Gerald Markowitz and Professor Michael Meerepol
“Talk Back” on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7:00 in the evening
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York City
“The role of the Correctional Educator” by Dr. Kimora
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Day
Sponsored by the Department of Counseling
November 8, 2010
“Role of Fashion in New York”
Dr. Oz Show-Fox TV
Tim Gunn, interviewer
September 10, 2009
“Gambling Addiction and its relationship to Chemical Dependency”
The Osborne Association
New York City
July 24, 2009
“Role of Education in Criminal Justice Re-entry Programs”
Joey Reynolds Show
New York, NY
May 14, 2009
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Latin American and Latina/o Studies
Public Inquiry
“Justice for Luis Barrios”
Kimora spoke about abolishing solitary confinement in American prisons
April 28, 2009
“Tobacco Dependency”
The Osborne Association
Bronx, NY
Staff Training
July 24, 2009
“Career vs. Crime”
High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry”
Martin Luther King, Jr., Educational Campus at CNN Headquarters
New York City
October 15, 2008
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Center for Race, Crime and Justice and the
Office for the Advancement of Research
“The N Word”
Research presentation by Professor Kimora to John Jay College faculty, staff and students
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
The Osborne Association
Bronx, NY
“The N Word”
Presentation by Dr. Kimora of her research
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Student Leadership Conference
Workshop: Entrepreneur Leadership in Criminal Justice
Presenter: Professor Kimora
Friday, March 9, 2007
Panel Discussion on the Darfur Crisis
“Let’s Talk Darfur”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
4302 North Lecture Hall
NY, NY 10019
Presenter: Professor Kimora
“Elements of Genocide”
Thursday, December 7, 2006
3:35-5:00 p.m.
Community Meeting
James Monroe Community Center
1790 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kimora
September 13, 2006
“Taking control of yourself and your community”
Public Hearing
Westchester County Center
White Plains, NY
February 10, 2004
“Continuance and expansion of Bee-Line Service”
WBAI-FM radio
New York, NY
Guest host: Dr. Kimora
“Prison Reform for a Compassionate World”
August 19, 1999
September 20, October 4, October 11, 2001; September 23, 2003.
Arlington Hills Presbyterian Church
St.Paul, MN
Presenter: Dr. Kimora
“Effective Communication Skills for Offenders, their Families and the Public”
May, 1995-January, 1997
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Midwest Challenge, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Presenter: Dr. Kimora
“Getting from There to Here: Coping with Chemical Dysfunctions”
April, 1998-2002
NuWay Houses
2518 1st Avenue South
2200 1st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
Presenter: Dr. Kimora
“Getting from There to Here: Coping with Chemical Dysfunctions”
December, 1992-2002
10th
District American Legion Oratorical Contest
St. Croix County Council
New Richmond, WI Legion Hall
Speech: “Freedoms Guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States”
Winner: First Place
January, 1975
Baldwin-Woodville High School Forensics Team
Sub-District Forensics Contest
Boyceville, WI
Winner: “Second Place” in Extemporaneous Speaking
January, 1975
Baldwin-Woodville High School Forensics Team
Sub-District Forensics Contest
Baldwin, WI
Winner: “A” in Play-Acting
May, 1975
Baldwin-Woodville High School Debate Team
District Contests
Baldwin, WI
Winner: First Place
1971-1975
Baldwin-Woodville High School Forensics Team
Sub-District Forensics Contest
St. Croix Central High School
Winner: “A” in Extemporaneous Speaking
March 13, 1974
St. Croix County Annual Soil Conservation Speaking Contest
Baldwin, WI
Winner: Second Place
Senior Division
October, 1973
Baldwin-Woodville High School Forensics Team
Sub-District Forensics Contest Baldwin, WI
Winner: “A” in Extemporaneous Speaking
March 14, 1973
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Minneapolis Spelling Bee
St. Croix County Finals
St. Croix Central Schools
Roberts, WI
Winner: Second Place
March 20, 1971
Woodville Junior High School Spelling Bee Contest
Woodville, WI
Winner: First Place
October, 1970
F. RESEARCH
Member of Research Team
The Osborne Association
Goldman Sachs Social Bond Research
Rikers Island Jail
Three-year grant (2012-2015)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
United States Department of Justice
Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
Danbury Prison (prison for women), Danbury, CT
Wireless Connection, Brooklyn, NY
Literacy program for women in prison and their children
“Connecting through Literacy: Incarcerated parents, their children and caregivers”
(approval still as of July, 2012 pending with Federal Bureau of Prisons; John Jay College IRB has
approved research; funding is stalled until possible funds from the Second Chance Act)
California Department of Corrections
Mara Taylor, “Going out by Going In” (GOGI)
Recidivism study of incarcerated women in Lynwood Jail, Los Angeles, CA and incarcerated men
and women in Davis County, Summit County and Wasatch County Jails near Salt Lake City, Utah
May, 2008-present
Head Researcher
“Breaking Barriers”, a cognitive skills program for inmates
Gordon Graham and Associates
Redmond, Oregon
April, 2003-present
Co-Researcher
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Collaboration with Jane Katz, Ed.D.
Department of Physical Education and Athletics
“The need for wellness programs at U.S. post-secondary campuses”
Approved research by IRB, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
December, 2004
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice
“Important Procedures for the Assessment of Psychopathy”
Approved research by IRB, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
December, 2004 (Article completed in September, 2005; article was published by Civic Research
Institute, in November/December 2005 issue of “Community Corrections Report on Law and
Corrections Practice”, Executive Editor, Todd R. Clear, Ph.D.)
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice
“The need for cognitive skills education at drug treatment programs”
Approved research by IRB, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
December, 2004 (Article completed December, 2004; article entitled “Cognitive skills aid clients at
El Rio” was published by Offender Preparation and Education Network, Inc., in Winter, 2005 issue of
“Insights”, Michael Archer, Marketing Manager.
The Osborne Association
El Rio
“The significance of the term “nigger” and related terms to criminal justice”
Approved research by IRB at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC and The Osborne
Association, 2007
The Osborne Association
Youth and Family Services
“Family works”
175 Remsen Street, 8th
Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Fall, 2003-present
Self-Directed Learning Perception Scale (SDLPS)
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN
May, 1998-2000
MinnCore Case Study
MN Department of Corrections
St. Paul, MN
June, 1998-2001
Guidance Research, Inc.
CSAL Evaluation
Southgate Office Plaza
Minneapolis, MN 55437
August-September, 1998
G. MEMBERSHIP
CUNY Board of Trustees
University Faculty Senate (UFS) Executive Committee Member since 2018
Committee on Faculty, Staff, and Administration (Alternate, 2019- present)
Committee on Student Affairs and Special Programs (Alternate, 2018-2019)
Fostering a Culture of Learning
The Osborne Association
Bronx, NY 10455
August, 2012 to present
University Faculty Senate (UFS)
Education in the Prisons (subcommittee)
August, 2012-present
Student Affairs (subcommittee)
August, 2016-present
Elected Deputy Chair of Student Affairs
(May, 2017 to present)
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Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club (YPRC)
Yonkers, NY
April, 2012-present
University Faculty Senate (UFS)
Academic Freedom Subcommittee (Fall, 2011-Spring, 2012)
Education in the Prisons Subcommittee (Fall, 2012-present)
City University of New York (CUNY)
Elected to three-year term in May, 2011-May, 2014; May 2014-May, 2017; and May 2017-May,
2020.
Work Group #5
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Middle States Re-Accreditation Committee
Appointed 2011
CrimCast Podcast
Board of Directors
Honorary member since September, 2009
Phi Eta Sigma
Honorary member since March, 2009
Inducted at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
Offender Preparation & Education Network, Inc. (OPEN)
Appointed to Board of Directors
December, 2008
Center on Media, Crime and Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Jay Guggenheim Symposium
Honorary member of Advisory Board since September, 2008
Who’s Who in North American Colleges and Universities
Montclair Who’s Who
2007-2009 editions
Wave Hill
675 West 252snd Street,
Bronx, NY 10471
Dual Member/Family
Expired 11/30/2008
Halfway House for Women
Founder, Magdalonie Paris
Dr. Kimora, Consultant
January, 2006-present
Reality House
Board Member
36-31 38th
Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
New Location, as of January, 2013: 8-13 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102
Summer, 2004-present
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The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY 10458
Dual Membership
March 5, 2004-present
Elvehjem Museum of Art
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Individual member, October 1998-October, 2002
The Progressive
“A leading voice for peace and social justice”
www.progressive.org
Patron
November, 1998-2012
Theatre de la Jeune Lune (defunct, as of 2008)
Benefactor, 1999-2003
H. PUBLICATIONS
Kimora ,editor, (March, 2015). Ethnic Profiling: a Modern Framework. New York and Amsterdam:
International Debate Education Association.
Karsten J. Struhl and Kimora, editors (March, 2015) When Young People Break the Law: Debating
Issues on Punishment for Juveniles. New York and Amsterdam: International Debate Education
Association.
Kimora, (March, 2013). “The work of Jerome H. Skolnick: a pioneer in policing” in Police Practice
and Research: An International Journal. Taylor and Francis Group.
Kobilinsky, L. and Danielle Sapse (Eds.) (spring, 2011), Trends in Legal Aspects of
Methamphetamine in Advances in Forensic Science and Applications of the Judiciary System. CRC
Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
Phillips, D. (Ed.) (2011). Methamphetamine abuse and treatment in rural America in Rural Crime:
publisher unknown.
Kimora (2010) A map through the maze: achieving five years of arrest-free behavior. Offender
Preparation and Education Network, Inc. (OPEN), Winter, 2010. Garland: TX.
Sullivan, L. (Ed.) (2009). The Sage Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Los Angeles:
SAGE.
Kimora (2009) The correctional educator: a nontraditional occupation. Offender Programs Report.
Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
Kimora (2009) The Bard Initiative: Excellent example of empowering education behind the walls that
needs to be replicated. Offender Programs Report. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
Kimora and Hazelbaker, M. (2008). The punishment potlatch: a way out. Offender Preparation and
Education Network, Inc. (OPEN). Fall, 2008. Garland: TX.
Taylor, Mara L. and Kimora (2008) Forward to Women in Prison: Women finding Freedom. Los
Angeles: GOGI.
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Kimora (2008) Instructors’ Manual for Going out by Going In. Los Angeles: GOGI.
Kimora and Aman, M. (2008). No country for old men: Psychopathic elements in an Academy-
Award winning film. Community Corrections Report on Law and Corrections Practice. Kingston, NJ
:Civic Research Institute.
Kimora (2008) Substance abuse clients need to mentor themselves. Community Corrections Report
on Law and Corrections Practice. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
Kimora (2008) Book review entitled “ Prologue to violence: child abuse, dissociation, and crime, by
Abby Stein” in Mental health issues in the Criminal Justice System, edited by Daniel W. Phillips III,
Ph.D. The Haworth Press, Inc.
Kimora (2007) Book review entitled “Prologue to violence: child abuse, dissociation, and crime”.
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, volume 42.
Kimora (2007) Education enhances Sing Sing residents. Offender Preparation and Education
Network, Inc. (OPEN), Summer, 2007. Garland: TX.
Kimora (2007). Current issues in probation and parole. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, volume
46.
Kimora (2007). Current issues in probation and parole. Edited book version of same article, edited by
Daniel W. Phillips III, Ph.D. The Haworth Press, Inc. (in press).
Kimora (February,2007) Providing incentives to offenders in the re-entry process. Community
Corrections Report on Law and Corrections Practice. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
Kimora (2006) Enhancing self-esteem in Sing Sing offenders. Community Corrections Report on Law
and Corrections Practice. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute. December.
Kimora (2006) Abolish the death penalty in the name of corrections. Community Corrections Report
on Law and Corrections Practice. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute. September/October. Kimora (2006). The relevance of Noam Chomsky’s book 9-11. Advocate, September.
Kimora (2006) Power Point Presentation for James A. Fagin’s Second edition, 2006 of Criminal
Justice.
Kimora (2006) Sexual addiction is a ‘secret’ disorder. Advocate, May.
Kimora (2006) Using cognitive behavioral strategies with substance abusing clients with anti-social
personality disorders. In press.
Kimora (2006) Drug treatment centers need to become schools. Community Corrections Report on
Law and Corrections Practice. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
Kimora (2005). The importance of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised. Community Corrections
Report on Law and Corrections Practice. Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
November/December.
Kimora (2005). Critical adjuncting. Advocate, November.
Kimora (2005). Cognitive skills aid clients at El Rio. Insights, Winter, 2005. Garland, TX: Offender
Preparation and Education Network, Inc. (OPEN, Inc.)
Kimora (2005). Commentary in A time to think, edited by R. Ross.
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Kimora (2001). Professor’s work in prison system is a blessing to inmates. Building our blessings. St.
Paul, MN: Concordia.
Kimora, Nuckles, C. & Pilling-Cormick, J. (2000). Chapter 14: A validity study of the Self-Directed
Learning Perception Scale (SDLPS). Self-Directed Learning and the Information Age. Motorola
University Press.
Kimora, Nuckles, C. & Pilling-Cormick, J. (2000). Chapter 13: Profile component analysis of the
Self-Directed Learning Perception Scale (SDLPS). Self-Directed Learning and the Information Age.
Motorola University Press.
Kimora (1998-1999). The need for cognitive skills training in correctional vocational education
programming. Doctoral dissertation. Yearbook of Correctional Education, 1998-1999. St. Paul, MN:
University of Minnesota and Correctional Educational Association.
I. FILM
“A Leap of Faith”
Criminal Justice Matters: A program sponsored by the Center for Crime, Media and Justice at John
Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Stephen Handelman, Director of the Center for Crime, Media and Justice interviewed Dr. Kimora for
a 25-minute segment on the issue of faith-based organizations in prison re-entry work.
October 22, 2012
“Character Integration”
Collaborative film with The Addiction Institute of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice;
The Osborne Association, NY
Speech to patients at The Addiction Institute
April 27, 2009
“Lighting the way from prison to the community…”
The Osborne Association
Featuring : Dr. Kimora teaching cognitive skills
July, 2007
“Christian Crossroads Ministries”
“Cognitive skills can aid victims of domestic abuse”
featuring Dr. Kimora of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
Mr. Edward Bascom, Interviewer
July, 2005
“The Osborne Association”
Featuring Dr. Kimora and other staff of the Osborne Association
October, 2003
“Titanic at the St. Paul Depot: Parallels in History”
Featured speaker: Dr. Kimora
1999
“Concordia University, St. Paul-Profile, 2001”
One of four speakers: Dr. Kimora
June, 2001
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J. NEWSLETTERS
“Mary Kay Cosmetics: Jane’s Bee-Happy Dynamos” (defunct publication since 2008)
Regular columnist on self-esteem issues
August, 2003-2008
“Going out by going in” (GOGI) Newsletter
Columnist on cognitive skills education for inmates
June, 2008-2015
http://www.gettingoutbygoingin.org/category/news-and-updates/
K. BREAKFASTS AT JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Sixth Annual Latina/o Breakfast
Guest speaker: Honorable Rolando Acosta, Supreme Court Justice, New York County
December 9, 2005
Twenty-Eighth Annual UJA-Federation Breakfast
Yom HaShoah
60th
Anniversary
Remembering the 6,000,000 who perished in the Holocaust
May 6, 2005
Fifteenth Annual Malcolm/King Breakfast
February 25, 2005
Fourth Annual Latino Breakfast
December 5, 2003
Sixth Annual Italian American Breakfast
October 31, 2003
L. JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEES
Advisory Committee on Winter and Summer Recruitment and Retention
November, 2015-present
Collaboration with Douglas Boettner of Enrollment Management
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Corrections Advisor,
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration (LPS)
Spring, 2016
ABADA-CAPOEIRA,Student Organization
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Faculty Advisor for 2015-2016
John Jay College of Criminal Justice Debate Society
Faculty Advisor for 2011-2014 Academic Years
Interdisciplinary Studies Program (ISP) Assessment Program
May 4, 2011
Appointed
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General Education Committee
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Fall, 2009-2012
First Year Experience
Learning Communities (LC)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
FYE Showcase 2010, 2011, 2012
(Certificate-award given for service in 2012 FYE Showcase)
The School of Professional Studies (SPS)/CUNY
SPS Curriculum Committee
Certificate Program Proposal for SPS/CUNY and Rehabilitation for the Arts (RTA)-Katherine
Vockins and Hans Hallundbaek
Certificate Program ACCEPTED-Funding is pending for full implementation of program
April, 2009-present
Collaborative Knowledge
CUE Faculty Fellow
Interdisciplinary Studies collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY)
Spring, 2009-present
Gender Studies Curriculum Committee
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Spring, 2007-present
The Conference on Prison Literacy & Reform
Conference Planning Committee
February, 2003
Chair
Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration Department Committee to hear appeals on
Student Grades
Fall, 2004-Fall, 2005
Production Assistant
The Fortieth Commencement for the Class of 2005
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The City University of New York
Friday, June 3, 2005
Member
Blue Ribbon Corrections Committee
November, 2004-appointed by President Jeremy Travis of John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Member
Prison Reentry Institute
December, 2004-appointed by Distinguished Professor Todd Clear of John Jay College of Criminal
Justice
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M. MEDIA
SALUTE TO SCHOLARS
A Publication of the City University of New York (CUNY)
Spring, 2013
“Great Teachers: It’s Game time for lively learning from media to math” by Neill Rosenfeld.
Professor Kimora is featured in the publication in the article entitled “Happy is good, ethical is
necessary”. Kimora was featured as the second best professor in the United States, according to
Princeton Review. In addition, “Princeton Review” ranked Professor Kimora as the SECOND BEST
professor in the United States.
CUNY-TV with Steve Handelman
Center for Media and Crime
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
“Faith Based Programs”
October 22, 2012
Guggenheim Symposium
Center for Media and Crime
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Panel discussion with Dr. Kimora, Elizabeth Gaynes and Goldman Sachs
“Social Impact Bonds”
Dr. Kimora talked about the role of cognitive skills education in the jails and prisons in the United
States
March 3, 2013
Radio
“Alan Chartock …in Conversation with Reverend Dr. Kimora”
WAMC Radio on Albany, New York
Dr. Kimora talked about corrections
Taped September 29, 2011
Radio conversation is available on Professor Chartock’s website.
One of the most popular radio programs produced by Professor Chartock
“Keeping Bees in the City”
Slide Show (Slide number 4 of 20)
Kimora is shown in a photo on the rooftop of the Osborne Association in the Bronx with honeybee
hives
“The New York Times” City Room
June 25, 2012
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The Center for Crime and Media
“Justice Matters”
Steve Handelman
“The Benefits of Faith Based Prison Education”
Monday, October 22, 2012
Dr. Kimora was interviewed regarding her work in faith-based prison education
Radio
The Joey Reynold’s Show
WOR Radio 710 HD
111 Broadway
NY, NY 10006
May 14, 2009
“Education in Prison”
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Radio
The Joey Reynold’s Show
WOR Radio 710 HD
111 Broadway
NY, NY 10006
September 20, 2007
“Prisons”
“New York Post”
New York City
“New York Post Careers Plus: Your Guide to Working Smart”
January 17, 2005
Kimora was featured in the article
The City Club of New York
PO Box 897
New York , NY
City Club Policy Forum: “Illiteracy: ‘Readin’ & ‘Ritin’: the Cost to Society”
CUNY TV
May 5, 2004
Dr. Kimora was a panelist on the show
N. CIVIC DUTY
Certificate of Accomplishment
The Osborne Association
Six-Week course in Spring Forest Qigong, Level One
December 1, 2011
Director
“Class of 1975” Baldwin-Woodville High School Reunions
2005; 2010
Committee Member
“Class of 1075” Baldwin-Woodville High School Reunions
2015; 2020
Jury Duty
State of New York
Westchester County
August, 2004; August, 2009
O. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (published)
“The Progressive”
Commentary on Abu-Ghraib Prison and prisons in the United States
Published October, 2004
P. AWARDS at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
John Jay College of Criminal Justice,
“The Fall, 2014 Dean’s List Reception”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice,
“The Fall, 2013 Dean’s List Reception”
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Recognition of Research Mentoring
First Year Students in Preparation for 5th
Annual FYE Student Showcase
December 6, 2012
Award was from Anne Lopes, Dean of Undergraduate Studies at John Jay College
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
“The 2011-2012 Dean’s List Reception”
7 nominations by students
Fall, 2012
“Recognition of Research Mentoring Certificate from John Jay College of Criminal Justice”
Fourth Annual FYE Student Showcase
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
December 8, 2011
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
“The 2010-2011 Dean’s List Reception”
5 nominations by students
Fall, 2011
Second best professor in the country
“The Huffington Post”
April 27, 2011 issue
(As of April, 2013, now 80 ratings from “Ratemyprofessor.com”-perfect scores in all three categories:
clarity, helpfulness, and content)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
“The 2009-2010 Dean’s List Reception”
Fall, 2010
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
“The 2008-2009 Dean’s List Reception”
Fall, 2009
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
“The 2007-2008 Dean’s List Reception”
Fall, 2008
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
The 2006-2007 Dean’s List Reception”
Fall, 2007
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
“The 2005-2006 Dean’s List Reception”
Fall, 2006
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
“The 2004-2005 Dean’s List Reception”
Fall, 2005
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC
“The 2003-2004 Dean’s List Reception”
Fall, 2004
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Who’s Who Among American Teachers
Nominated by student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
John Jay College Professor
2004-2005 Academic year
(Note: Dr. Kimora was NOT listed in booklet, so she was to be included in 2005-2006)
Q. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AT JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
“Educating behind bars: Policy implications, programs and issues in correctional education”
(COR 395) New course written by Kimora and implemented during summer, 2016 as part of
“Summer Highlight Program” at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Online version also exists.
“Corrections and the Media” (COR 397)
New course implemented during Spring, 2006 semester
Dr. Kimora taught course, Spring, 2006; Spring, 2007, Spring, 2008, Spring, 2009, Spring, 2010,
Spring, 2011, Spring, 2012, Spring, 2013 (online)
Dr. Kimora designed and taught an average of two courses per year in Interdisciplinary Studies
Department (ISP) from 2005-2013. According to Professor Amy Green, Chair of ISP, Pathways
(2013) will not allow Dr. Kimora to teach courses in ISP.
“Educating behind bars: Policy implications, programs and issues in Correctional Education” (COR
395)
Approved by Kathy Killoran of John Jay College, January, 2016
Course will be taught during summer, 2016 in the “Highlight Program”.
It will be a hybrid course, running as an experimental course for a three-week intensive interval.
R. OPEN HOUSES AT JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Freshmen Orientation with Parents
(80 parents were present)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Moot Court
Panel with Professor Jane Katz
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Undergraduate Open House
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Undergraduate Open House
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Speaker with parents; requested by Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Ms. Anne Lopes
Sunday, November 11, 2007
S. CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) COMMITTEES
Executive Committee, University Faculty Senate (UFS)
Elected May, 2018 and re-elected May, 2019 for another one-year term
Liaison, Library and Information Technology (LIT);
Liaison, Education in the Prisons;
Liaison, Status of the Faculty;
CUNY Interfaith Advisory Board Member;
CUNY Board of Trustees Committee on Faculty, Staff and Administration, Alternate
CUNY Board of Trustees, Student Affairs and Construction Fund Subcommittee, Alternate;
University Student Senate (USS), Alternate, CUNY UFS Executive Committee
Student Elections Review Committee (SERC)
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Academic Freedom Committee, member
(2018-)
Student Affairs Committee, University Faculty Senate (UFS)
Chair
Appointed May, 2017 to May, 2018
Higher Education in the Prisons
Committee within the University Faculty Senate (UFS)
Appointed Fall, 2012
School of Professional Studies Curriculum Committee
Proposal to Establish an Advanced Certificate in Community Outreach Facilitation
Fall, 2010
Chair: Mariette Bates, Academic Director of Disability Studies Program, School of Professional
Studies and Chair of the SPS Curriculum Committee
University Faculty Senate (UFS)
Elected to three-year term (2011-2014)
Elected to three-year term (2014-2017)
Elected to three-year term (2017-2020)
Academic Freedom subcommittee (2011-2012)
Education in the Prisons (2012-present)
Student Affairs (2016-present)
Elected Deputy Chair, Student Affairs (May, 2017)
T. ADVISORY BOARDS
The Center on Media, Crime and Justice
Board of Directors
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
(2009-present)
Reality House, Inc.
Astoria, New York
(November, 2004-present)
Offender Preparation and Education Network, Inc. (OPEN, Inc.)
Dallas, TX
(January, 2008-closing of the organization in 2017)
Transitioning Into Society
PO Box 2258
New York, NY 10027
President: Reverend Thomas Ryer
(January, 2013-present)
U. TRAININGS AT JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
“Preventing Sexual Harassment”
CUNY (City University of New York)
April, 18, 2011
“National Online Certificate in Reentry”
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Prison Reentry Institute
July, 2011
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V. Teaching Awards
Princeton Review
“Second Best Professor in the United States”
2012
Criminal Justice Pursuit
“Best Criminal Justice Professor in the United States”
2015
Business Insider
“Best Professor in the United States”
2013
W. ONLINE COURSES TAUGHT at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
1) Anthropology 101-Introduction to Anthropology
2) Anthropology 230-Culture and Crime
3) Anthropology 330-American Cultural Pluralism and the Law
4) Corrections 201-The Law and Institutional Treatment
5) Corrections 202-The Administration of Correctional Programs for Juveniles
6) Corrections 230-Sex Offenders in the Criminal Justice System
7) Corrections 250-Rehabilitation of the Offender
8) Corrections 397-Corrections and the Media (course designed by Professor Kimora)
9) Policing 230-Same course as Corrections 230-Sex Offenders in the Criminal Justice System
10) Corrections 415-Major Works in Corrections
11) Corrections 395-Educating behind Bars (course designed by Professor Kimora)
X. TRAININGS at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1) Security Awareness (June 3, 2017)