Joshua Kirven

Joshua Kirven serves as a Graduate Faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte since January 2023. Additionally, Joshua has been a Subject Matter Expert for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) since May 2014, focusing on evidence-informed strategies to reduce crime and strengthen communities. As Chief Consultant at KirvKorp since May 2001, Joshua has further contributed to various initiatives. Previous positions include TTA Coordinator at Rulo Strategies LLC, Senior Research Fellow at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Associate Professor at Winthrop University and North Carolina A&T State University, and Assistant Professor at Cleveland State University and the University of Central Florida. Joshua's academic background includes studies at The Ohio State University, Hampton University, and the University of South Carolina.