Chaundra is a doctoral candidate in the Adult Education and Human Resource Development program at Florida International University. She has over 20 years of teaching experience in literacy, vocational and corrections education. She is currently an adjunct instructor at a private nursing college. Her research interests include research, program evaluation, corrections, adult education advocacy, and conflict resolution. Her publications include work on workforce readiness, mentoring, and corrections health education issues. She volunteers as a coordinator and facilitator of Alternatives to Violence Project in correctional facilities in South Florida. She has a MS in Adult Education from Florida International University and a BA from Florida A & M University.