Kari Launa joined CEISMC’s Research and Evaluation Team in January 2024. She completed her B.A. in Sociology and Education, with a concentration in Crime, Law, and Justice at Duke University's Trinity School of Arts and Sciences in 2023. While completing her undergraduate studies, she worked predominantly in research focused on pre-trial detention, mentorship, and the impact of local education programs on high school students. As a member of the Research and Evaluation Team at CEISMC, she works to ensure the success of all research and evaluation projects by leveraging her organizational skills to assist her team members.