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Timothy Bray, JD
Prior to joining the Meadows Institute, Tim served as the Associate Commissioner for State Hospitals at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The Texas State Hospital System consists of nine state-operated psychiatric hospitals and…
Dia Cirillo
Dia’s role is part of the Center for Justice and Health, a new national center focusing on people-centered crisis response. Dia has led state and municipal initiatives on mental health policy and public behavioral health…
Yolanda Lewis
Yolanda was most recently Senior Director, Safety and Justice with The Pew Charitable Trusts, where she oversaw Pew’s work to improve justice-related efficiencies at the state and local levels of government, including oversight for public…
Jeff Spivey
Jeff provides executive leadership and strategic management of the Caruth Police Institute and its growing portfolio of projects. He works closely with the Institute’s Health and Public Safety team to contribute across the Institute providing…
Sarah Baker, MD
Sarah E. Baker, M.D., M.A., serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry atUT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Baker holds a B.A. in History from Rice University, as well as an M.A. in Medical…
Vrishali Kanvinde, PhD
Vrishali completed her PhD in Criminology at the University of Texas at Dallas, focusing her research on criminological theory, police, and the police organization. Previously, she worked as a Research Intern and then a Research…
Frank Dixon
Chief Frank Dixon, MS, was sworn in as the Chief of the Denton Police Department on October 15, 2018. Chief Dixon prioritizes transparent communication and community relationships to build upon and improve the existing collaboration…
Christopher Araujo
After 18 years in the United States Army, Christopher Araujo’s lived experience drives his passion to aid veterans and their families. At the Meadows Institute, his work centers on meeting the mental health needs of…
Tony Fabelo, PhD
Dr. Tony Fabelo is a Senior Fellow for Justice Policy with the Meadows Institute and serves as Director of Research at the Justice Center of the Council of State Governments in Austin. Dr. Fabelo has…