Alumna Jacqueline Groccia Continues Sociology Studies at Johns Hopkins Poverty and Inequality Research Lab

Alumna Jacqueline Groccia, who earned a bachelor's and master's in criminal justice in 2018 and 2019 respectively, is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology at the Johns Hopkins University, where she is part of the research team at the Johns Hopkins Poverty and Inequality Research Lab studying housing and educational inequality. Her research interests include the intersection of incarceration, policing and social inequality, as well as the societal impact of social policy.

 

Groccia credits her diverse academic and professional experiences at GW, as well as her current coursework, with informing her research interests. While at GW, she received the William J. Chambliss Outstanding Senior in the Field of Criminal Justice Award in 2018 for her independent study work and academic performance, and the Excellence in Research and Writing Award in 2019 for her master’s thesis: “The Impact of Sanctuary Policies on Victimization and Discrimination among Latino Immigrants.” With the help of her research advisors, Jacqueline also presented her independent study project and master’s thesis at the Eastern Sociological Society and Society for the Study of Social Problems Annual Meetings. Additionally, she engaged in research and advocacy-based internships and was a member of multiple local and national societies, all with the support of the Sociology and Criminology faculty. Most recently, she served as a Graduate Student Intern at the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) in the Policy and Advocacy Unit.