Tessa Guiton

Tessa Guiton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in legislative and policy analysis, currently serving as a Legislative and Policy Analyst at the U.S. Department of Justice since September 2024. Guiton has held the role of Research Associate and Document Analyst at the United States Sentencing Commission since September 2019, contributing to research on sentencing policies. Previous experience includes temporary research support at Corner Alliance, Inc., and internships at the Council for Court Excellence and the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, where Guiton engaged in policy analysis and stakeholder collaboration. Guiton also has experience as a Criminal Analysis Intern at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and began a career as a lifeguard with Pool Personnel Inc. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland.