Debbie "DJ" Jones
Debbie is a PhD student studying Policy at The Ohio State University. Her research has centered around criminal legal reform, educational equity, and restoring democracy for justice. Prior to being in academia full-time, she spent several years working for the government, primarily in consulting/coaching with K-12 schools, on addressing their inequitable discipline practices towards Black students and the school-to-prison pipeline. A long advocate and visionary for change, DJ hopes that by joining Remie in this podcast they can shed the light on institutional secrets in the criminal justice system. When not in school or recording this podcast, you can find her hosting dance parties in the living room with her kiddos, riding her motorcycle, hiking the metro parks, watching The Golden Girls, or listening to true crime podcasts on a run.