Michael Lebron is a third year PhD student in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prior to his time at UMD, Michael worked at the National Policing Institute (formerly the National Police Foundation) as a Research Associate where his work was focused on program and policy evaluation. He’s contributed to several NIJ-funded and privately funded projects related to hotspots policing, police agency responses to mental health crises and substance use issues, and sexual assault nurse examiner programs. Michael’s current research interests are centered around group violence, adolescent development, and the evolution of peer networks throughout the life-course. He completed his master's thesis on paternal incarceration and peer influence under the supervision of Dr. Jean McGloin.

He currently serves as a research assistant for Dr. Robert Brame on projects related to statistical trends and applications. Michael previously worked as a research assistant for Dr. John Braithwaite on his Peacebuilding Compared Project. Prior to being appointed as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, Michael served as a UMD Flagship Fellow.