Krista R. Flannigan, J.D. is an attorney and advocate experienced in emergency response and management, media relations, community collaboration and program development. She is also practiced public speaker and educator. Dr.

Dixie Rocker received her Ph.D. from Florida State University in the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, her research focuses on the roles of gender, prison programs, and parenthood in prison experiences and prisoner reentry.