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
A Pre-Law advisor and experienced board member, skilled in nonprofit organization, torts, government, public speaking, and legislative relations.
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