Sierra Doran

Sierra Doran is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, as well as Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Family and Human Development, all from ASU.

Her academic focus centers on the Juvenile Justice System, with an emphasis on evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to support positive outcomes for young offenders. Sierra’s teaching portfolio includes courses such as Race, Ethnicity, and Crime (CRJ 306), Gender, Crime, and Criminal Justice (CRJ 305), and Criminology (CRJ 309), reflecting her dedication to examining the social dynamics that influence crime and justice.

In addition to her academic work, Sierra has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having served as an Information Systems Security Officer and Senior Cybersecurity Intelligence Analyst. She currently works as the Assistant Director for Classified Compliance at a University-affiliated Research Laboratory, where she bridges her expertise in criminal justice with advanced knowledge in cybersecurity.

Sierra’s diverse background brings a unique and practical perspective to her teaching, equipping students to critically analyze the intersection of societal challenges, criminal behavior, and technology.