Meet Our Faculty
Dr. Karlene Blackman
Assistant Professor
An educator, researcher, social justice, expert on wrongful conviction and exoneration, and scholar in criminal justice, law and policy.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 403
Office Phone: 386-481-2444
Email: blackmank@cookman.edu
Dr. Xavier Burch
Assistant Professor & Chair
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
Prof. Leroy Miles, J.D.
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. Detis Duhart
Instructor
A Pre-Law advisor and experienced board member, skilled in nonprofit organization, torts, government, public speaking, and legislative relations.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 427
Office Phone: 386-481-2325
Email: milesl@cookman.edu
Dr. Ronald Williams
Assistant Professor
A law enforcement expert with over twenty years of police experience, specializing in policing, homeland security, and undercover narcotics & vice investigations.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 415
Office Phone: 386-481-2339
Email: williamsro@cookman.edu
Dr. Frank Wood
Assistant Professor
An innovative educator, resilient scholar, and public servant committed to facilitating student learning and promoting academic success through innovative teaching pedagogies.
Office: Harrison Rhodes 404
Office Phone: 386-481-2474
Email: woodf@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
Adjunct Faculty (Remote)
Remote Undergraduate and Graduate Program Faculty
Dr. Daniel Irabor
Graduate Program Adjunct Professor
Email: irabord@cookman.edu
Dr. Miron Gilbert
Undergraduate Program Adjunct Professor
Email: gilbertm@cookman.edu
Mr. Winston Hope
Undergraduate Program Adjunct Professor
Email: hopew@cookman.edu
Dr. Wesley Jennings
Graduate Program Adjunct Professor
Email: jennings@cookman.edu
