Willie C.j. Harmon

Advancing Justice & Community Safety Researcher at American Institutes for Research

Willie C.J. Harmon has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. In 2005, they started as an Americorps Apprenticeship with Public Allies. From 2008 to 2009, they served as a Research and Public Policy Analyst at the Illinois African-American Family Commission. Willie C.J. then worked as a College Career Coach at Chicago Public Schools from 2009 to 2011. In 2011, they joined Youth Guidance as a Career Specialist. From 2012 to 2014, they served as a Program Advisor for African American Programs at South Dakota State University. In 2015, they worked as a Substitute Teacher at Fort Bend ISD. From 2016 onwards, they joined Texas A&M University, initially as a PhD Graduate Student and later as a Program Manager. Currently, they are working as an Advancing Justice & Community Safety Researcher at the American Institutes for Research since 2023.

Willie C.J. Harmon completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

Willie attended Centennial High School, although no specific dates were provided for this period.

Following high school, they enrolled in Parkland College from 1999 to 2002. Here, Willie earned an Associates degree in Mass Communications.

Continuing their education, Willie attended the University of Illinois Chicago from 2003 to 2005. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Communications and a minor in African American Studies.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Willie pursued a Master's degree at the University of Chicago from 2006 to 2008. They earned a Master's degree in Social Work.

Lastly, from 2016 to 2023, Willie attended Texas A&M University and completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Urban Education).

Based on the provided information, Willie's educational journey progressed from high school to earning an Associates degree, then a Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree, and finally a Doctorate degree.

Links

Timeline

  • Advancing Justice & Community Safety Researcher

    July, 2023 - present