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Heather Alaniz, Ph.D.Visiting ProfessorSam Houston State UniversityGeorge J. Beto Criminal Justice Center Box 2296 Huntsville, Texas 77341Email: haa034@shsu.edu Phone: ion of Justice, Texas Southern University, Dissertation Title:The Experiences of Undocumented Immigrants in Southeast Houston, Texas: AQualitative and Criminological Analysis. Dissertation Chair: I.D. Onwudiwe.Criminology, University of Houston-Clear Lake.2006B.S.Criminology, University of Houston-Clear Lake.2004A.A.Psychology, San Jacinto College.Summary of Experience:Upon completing my Doctor of Philosophy in Administration of Justice at Texas SouthernUniversity, I entered academia. Prior to joining Sam Houston State University, I hold over sixyears of experience in academia, teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses at SanJacinto College, Wiley College, Texas Southern University, University of Houston Clear-Lakeand Texas A&M International University. Also, while attending college, I worked at variouslitigation law firms in Houston, Texas in the capacity as a Paralegal and Trainer. As an academicmy research agenda encompasses studies linked to Criminal justice reform, race, justice, andpolicing by utilizing a criminological mixed-methods methodology approach.I have been cited by colleagues as being a diversified professional with an establishedproficiency in delivering academic support, mentoring, career counseling, student recruitment,training, teaching, research, policy analysis, writing and editing. My goal is to always serve as anexcellent communicator and mentor with the ability to exercise sound judgment, dependabilityby meeting all organizational goals.Through my career, I have become proficient in the following software and programs: Word,Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Pdf, SPSS, STATA, RSTUDIO, Banner, PeopleSoft,Blackboard, Bill4Time, Lexis Nexis, NVIVO, ATLAS TI., West Law, Pacer, Outlook, SmartAdvocate and Symplicity, Sirus, Salesforce and MR8.“I am very passionate about making the community a better place for all individuals throughteaching as well as training and advocate every opportunity given where I can instill educationalknowledge into individual’s minds.”1
Academic Positions: 11/21-Present: Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, SamHouston State University, Huntsville, Texas8/19-1/2/21: Visiting Assistant Professional Professor of Criminal Justice, Texas A&MInternational University, Laredo, Texas1/18-6/20: Adjunct Instructor, University of Houston Clear-Lake, Houston, TX8/17-1/19: Adjunct Instructor, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX1/17-5/18: Adjunct Instructor, San Jacinto College, Houston, TX8/13-1/14: Instructor of Criminal Justice, Wiley College, Marshall, TXPeer Reviewed Publications:Updegrove, A. H., Salinas, M. A., O’Neal, E. N., & Alaniz, H. (Forthcoming, June 2021).#MeToo at the U.S.-Mexico border: Applying a routine activity framework to travelers’experiences of gender-based misconduct. American Journal of Criminal Justice.Luo, F., Warner, J.A., & Alaniz, H. (2020). Intimate Partner Violence among NontraditionalHispanic College Students: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Ethnicity in CriminalJustice, 18 (4), 341–359. doi: 10.1080/15377938.2020.1812461Piper, D., & Alaniz, H. (2019). Detention and Immigration Reform: A Gendered Analysis ofthe Rise of Anti-Establishment Politics. Race, Gender & Class Journal, 25 (3–4), 143–161.Books:Alaniz, H., Dodson, K., Luo, F., & Lewis, D. (Forthcoming). Multiculturalism, SocialJustice, and the Community: Contemporary Readings. San Diego, CA: CognellaPublications.Alaniz, H., Luo, F., & Piper, D. (2020). Immigration, Crime, and the Administration ofJustice. San Diego, CA: Cognella Publications.Wilson, S., & Alaniz, H. (2019). A Critical Analysis of Race, Policy, and Policing. SanDiego, CA: Cognella Publications.Book Chapters:Alaniz, H., & Arnold, K. (2021). The Emergence of Restorative Justice in CommunityCorrections. In Piper, D. & Trombley, J.R. Faith Based Reentry (Preliminary Edition). SanDiego, CA: Cognella Publications.Encyclopedia Contributions:Piper, D. & Alaniz, H. (2017). Crofton, Sir Walter. In K. R. Kerley (Ed.), Encyclopedia ofCorrections, doi: 10.1002/9781118845387.wbeoc244Piper, D. P., Guerrero, G., Alaniz, H., & Venters, V. (2015). HBCU Hiring Practices: Are WeSeeking the Best or Are We Content with Just Hiring the Rest? In T. Andrus (Ed.), CustomerService–The Reason Some HBCUs are Destined to Fail: The Urgent Plight to SaveHistorically Black Colleges and Universities in America. North-Star Publishing.2
Elechi, O., Alaniz, H., & Piper, D. (2014). International Crimes. In J. S. Albanese (Ed.),Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice, doi: 10.1002/9781118517383.wbeccj315Piper, D. P., & Alaniz, H. (2014). United Nations Role in International Criminal Justice. TheEncyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice. (pp. 1–5). Wiley Blackwell.Alaniz, H. (2009). African American Gangs. In H. T. Greene & S. L. Gabbidon (Eds.),Encyclopedia of Race and Crime (pp. 4–5). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.doi: 10.4135/9781412971928.n2Additional Academic Contributions:Alaniz, H., & Piper, D. (2019). Ideologies of Immigration in the Trump Administration: AMoral Panic for Political Power. DPCC Race and Justice Scholar, Spring 2019.Publications Under Review:Alaniz. H., & Dodson, K. (Under Review). Insurgency at the Capitol, was America Ready? AQuest for Change. Journal of Criminal Justice and Law.Research Projects in Progress:Luo, F., Piper, D., & Alaniz, H. Self-Control, and Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring the Roleof Assimilation.Alaniz, H., Williams, J.W., & Luo, F. Examining Officer Perceptions of Bodycams and Policies.Alaniz, H., Williams, J.W., Luo, F., & Dmello, J. Examining the role of Body Cameras betweenthe Community and Officers in a Southern Border Town.Williams, J. W., Garcia, E., & Alaniz, H. A Qualitative Analysis on the Experiences of Truancyon Mothers of Color.Spencer, Z., Mitchell, M., Alaniz, H., & Williams, J.W. A Critical Assessment of Women’sexperience of reentry.Paper Presentations:Taylor, M., & Alaniz, H. (2021). Workplace Bullying at HBCUs: Aftermath and Story Told by“Hidden Figures.” The National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates.Virtual Conference.Alaniz, H., & Piper, D. (2019). Detention or Deportation: Immigration Reform and the Rise ofAnti-Establishment Politics. American Society of Criminology. San Francisco, CA.Round Tables:Alaniz, H. (2019). Criminalizing Undocumented Immigrants beneath the Trump Administration.Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.Alaniz, H. (2018). Profiling of Immigrants in Southeast Houston, Texas: A Critical Analysis.Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas.3
Alaniz, H. (2018). An Examination of Deferred Action of childhood Arrivals (DACA) Suspension,the Implementation of Texas SB4 and Other Anti-Immigration Legislation. Academy ofCriminal Justice Sciences, New Orleans, Louisiana.Alaniz, H. (2018). Ignorance or Oppression: The Impact and Implications of Psychological andEmotional Abuse on Marginalized Populations. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, NewOrleans, Louisiana.Alaniz, H. (2017). The Impact of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) Legislation onImmigrants of Color. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Kansas City, Missouri.Alaniz, H. (2013). Wrongful Convictions. Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice AnnualMeeting, San Antonio, Texas.Alaniz, H. (2011). The United Nations Role in International Criminal Justice. SouthwesternAssociation of Criminal Justice Annual Meeting, College Station, Texas.Alaniz, H. (2012). Conceptualizing the Militarization of Nigeria through the Framework of theCounter-Colonial Thesis. Texas Southern University Research Week, Houston, Texas.Alaniz, H. (2011). Diversity within the Urban Educational Sector. Educational LeadershipConference, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas.Alaniz, H. (2008). Effective Leadership Skills in the Work Setting. Leadership Conference,University of Houston Clear-Lake, Houston, Texas.Service:Discipline2020–Present-Secretary, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Minorities and Women Section.2018-2019-Co-Chair, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Minorities and Women Section.Student Travel Awards Committee.2021-Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Ethnicity and Criminal Justice.2020-Manuscript Reviewer, American Journal of Criminal Justice.Community2020-Present-TAPS Volunteer.University2021-Sam Houston State University, Committee Member, Diversity and Equity Inclusion WorkGroup.2018-2021-Committee Member, University of Houston Clear-Lake, Criminology AcademicAdvisory Board.4
2019-Committee Member, Ph. D Curriculum Member, proposal to create a Ph. D Program inCriminal Justice, Texas A& M International University.2019-Committee Member, Candidate Search Hiring Panel, Search for an Assistant Professor ofCriminal Justice, Texas A&M International University.Awards: Academy of Criminal Justice, Minorities and Women Section, ACJS, Dedicated ServiceStudents Travel Awards Committee (2018).Professional Memberships: Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice (SWACJ).Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS).The American Society of Criminology (ASC).Continuing Education: 2021-ICPSR-Summer Workshop- Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Universityof Michigan.2019-Quality Matters Certification Course. Texas A&M International University.Professional Experience: 2/19-8/19: Implementation Trainer, Ontellus, Houston, TX4/18-2/19: Client Service Corporate-Paralegal, Ontellus, Houston, TX12/16-4/18: Sr. Legal Administrator, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas SouthernUniversity, Houston, TX10/15-12/16: Legal Administrator, Kennedy Hodges Law Offices, Houston, TX5/14-4/15: Legal Caseworker II, Department of Family and Protective Services, Houston,TX8/10-12/11: Legal Assistant, Williams Kherkher Law Offices, Houston, TX8/10-10/15: Part-time Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Southern University, Houston,TX5/08-8/10: Sr. Legal Assistant, Brent Coon and Associates, Houston, TX8/98-05/06: Paralegal, Decuir Law Offices, Pasadena, TXUndergraduate Level Courses Taught: Criminal Justice and Social Diversity. Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice. (Face-toFace). (Online). Understanding Human Behavior. (Online). Administration of Justice.Introduction to Criminology & Sociology. Drugs in Our Society. Probation and Parole.Civil Litigation. Juvenile Justice. (Online). Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement. (Online).Ethics in Administration of Justice. (Hybrid). Selected Topics in Administration ofJustice (Race, Class, Gender, and Crime). Introduction to Law Enforcement. PoliceSystems and Community Policing. Substance Abuse. Introduction to Criminal Justice.5
Graduate Level Courses Taught: Domestic Violence. Race and Crime. (Online). Criminal Law. (Hybrid). Serial Murder.Comparative Criminology. Seminar in Administration of Justice. (Online). Theory inAdministration of Justice. (Online). Graduate Capstone Project in Criminal Justice.(Online).Research Interests:Criminal Justice Reform, Race, Justice, and Policing and Criminological Mixed-MethodsMethodology.Professional References Furnished Upon Request6
2020-Present-Secretary, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Minorities and Women Section. 2018-2019-Co-Chair, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Minorities and Women Section. Student Travel Awards Committee. 2021-Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Ethnicity and Criminal Justice. 2020-Manuscript Reviewer, American Journal of Criminal Justice.
