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The School of Continuing and Professional Studies embarked on a valued partnership with UVA Advancement, hiring a Director of Development and securing first-ever major gifts, marking a transformative moment in the school’s growth.
The Lexipol Public Safety Fellowship, supported by Gordon and Renee Graham, provides funding for one student in the Master of Public Safety program cohort and was created to specifically benefit single mothers pursuing their continuing education. Additionally, in alignment with their intent to support independent, empirical research to investigate the relationship between law enforcement wellness and risk outcomes, Lexipol extended a research gift at the University of Virginia’s Center for Public Safety & Justice. This research on “wellness in policing” is critical because personnel in high-risk industries across the county endure the effects of constant stress and exposure to critical incidents. Cultural stigmas and limited resources for support are prevalent barriers these individuals face.
A gift from alumna Tori Hobgood and her husband, Ben, has also created the Hobgood Bicentennial Scholarship, the first endowed undergraduate scholarship in the school’s history. The new scholarship will support students pursuing a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.
The school also launched an inaugural graduation campaign and reinvigorated and formalized its advisory board to boost relationships with organizations and corporations and increase alumni engagement.
Strengthened by Adversity
“Attending UVA was something that I’d always wanted to do, but I didn’t get the opportunity. So being able to work full-time and finish my bachelor’s degree is like a blessing.”
Brittany Toth Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
A Lasting Impact
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Kathleen Buccini Master of Public Safety
Kathleen Buccini rose through the ranks in Harris County, Texas, and has been a Sergeant with the Homeland Security Bureau (Drug Enforcement Administration, Major Drug Squad) since 2020. Driven by her experience growing up in a high poverty, high crime environment, Buccini is motivated to leverage her unique position as a female narcotics supervisor on a federal task force to make a lasting, positive impact her community. Buccini entered the UVA Master of Public Safety program out of a desire to improve herself, continue learning and tackling new challenges. Earning the Lexipol Fellowship enabled Buccini to further her education, gain the tools and skillset needs to advance her career as a leader and share her knowledge with others.
Driven to Succeed
“Every time I need help, someone is there to guide me and to direct me to the right people.”
Joseph Ngoma Certificate in Cloud Computing
Supporting Students
“As a faculty member, I have witnessed firsthand how philanthropic support has empowered our research initiatives to delve into emerging public safety issues. This backing ensures our faculty and instructors, including myself, remain at the forefront of our fields. It also fosters the creation of innovative courses that mirror the evolving public safety landscape, equipping us to provide our students with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.”
Dr. Oscar Odom Associate Professor, Master of Public Safety
Dr. Oscar Odom III currently serves as an Associate Professor of Public Safety. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Security for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. Dr. Odom has served as a Commissioner on the New York City Districting Commission of New York City. He is the former First Deputy Sheriff Commissioner and Four Star Chief of the New York City Sheriff’s Office and is a retired New York City Police Detective of 20 years. Dr. Odom has served New York City Mayors David Dinkins, Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg. Dr. Odom has held several assignments in the New York City Police Department, Patrol Officer, Police Academy Instructor, Intelligence Division, Career Criminal Investigation Unit and Juvenile Crime Squad (Fugitive Enforcement Division). He serves as a news commentator on policing, emergency management, criminal justice and terrorism issues.
Throughout his 20-year academic career Dr. Odom has served has as a professor in graduate and undergraduate colleges in criminal justice, law, and emergency & disaster management. He is a member of the Oxford Roundtable in the United Kingdom and a Fulbright Scholar Criminology Peer Reviewer.
Dr. Odom is a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), New York State Chiefs of Police Association, and American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).
Dr. Odom earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Correction Administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Juris Doctor degree from the City University of New York School of Law, where he served as Associate Editor of the Law Review, and earned his Doctorate of Education degree with a Specialization in Educational Leadership and Management.
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