Areas of Expertise
- Criminal psychology, psychological health, resilience, mindfulness, leader development
Education
- B.S. in psychology and sociology, Fordham University (2002)
- M.A. in clinical and community psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2006)
- Ph.D. in clinical and community psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2016)
What's My Why?
I am passionate about providing a learning environment where students can grow and thrive. Focused on criminal psychology, cognitive fitness, resilience and mindfulness, I aim to help students optimize their performance and develop their leadership capacities. Having spent the last 20 years conducting research and analysis in the fields of psychology and criminal justice, I look forward to working with students to explore how these fields intersect.
Professional Experience
I am an adjunct professor teaching Psychological Concepts for Justice Professionals at Salve. I am also an associate professor of psychology and behavioral science in the College of Leadership and Ethics at the United States Naval War College, focusing on the areas of holistic health and well-being, resilience and mindfulness as they relate to leader development. I volunteer as the Rhode Island state director for the Veterans Yoga Project and am a certified positive psychology-based health and well-being coach. Prior to joining the Naval War College in 2021, I worked for more than 15 years in the area of criminal psychology. I have conducted research and analysis for the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit and NCIS Criminal Threat Division, and was a regional team lead for Facebook's global security intelligence and investigations team focusing on terrorism and dangerous organizations.
Media Coverage
Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders (podcast), Law Enforcement Analysis Podcast
Selected Publications
Phenning, J. & Perry, L.A. (Summer, 2024). A mindfulness guide for the dunker ride. Rotor Review. https://issuu.com/rotorrev/docs/rr_165_summer_2024
Perry, L.A., Dover, T.J., Lancaster, S.L., Allen, N.E., Keel, T.G., & Eliopulos, L. (2018). Development of a sexual assault event typology based on event attributes. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 45(11), 1709-1722. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854818784617