Partnering for Impact: Advancing Justice, Health, and Community Well-Being

Partnering for Impact: Advancing Justice, Health, and Community Well-Being

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm EST

Location: American University, SIS Founders Room T7

Partnering for Impact: Advancing Justice, Health, and Community Well-Being, an evening marking the launch of American University’s Center for Research and Collaborative Partnerships (CRCP), will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm EST.

This special convening brings together researchers, policymakers, government leaders, practitioners, and community partners to spark meaningful dialogue and advance evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing justice, health, and social challenges.

Featuring insights from leading experts and innovators, the event will highlight the power of collaboration and moving research into action to address local, regional, and national issues for real-world impact.

Confirmed Speakers: 

• Dr. Julie Marie Baldwin, CRCP Founding Director, Interim Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, Research Professor
• Dr. Jamie Vaske, CRCP Founding Research Professor and Research Professor in the School of Public Affairs Department of Research
• Dr. John M. Eassey, CRCP Founding Research Professor and Research Professor in the Department of Justice, Law & Criminology
• Sky L. Peña-Davis, Regional Project Manager, NYS Unified Court System Office for Justice Initiatives/Problem-Solving Justice Division
• Jamie Meyer, Central Maryland Regional Veterans Treatment Court
• Dr. Kevin Rumley, Combat Veteran and Program Director for the Buncombe County, North Carolina Veterans Treatment Court