Rosheka Faulkner

Rosheka Faulkner is an assistant professor at a university whose responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. In addition to educating students, which she describes as a valued and meaningful part of her work, she conducts research as a criminologist focused on understanding the causes of crime. Her aim is to apply evidence from that research to develop policies and practices that reduce crime and victimization. She also contributes service to her college, surrounding communities through criminal justice engagement, and the broader field of criminology. Faulkner developed her interest in the criminal legal system after watching a high school documentary about young people receiving life sentences, which prompted questions about societal responses to youth crime and led her to pursue research and eventually a faculty role. She is currently in the process of earning her PhD, building on her undergraduate experiences, and advises those entering academia or research to follow their curiosity, remain open to pivoting if other interests emerge, stay grounded in their identity, prioritize self-care, and set boundaries to protect their well-being rather than sacrificing it for any goal.