Kristen Mahoney

Kristen Mahoney is the Director of Policy, Government and Partner Engagement at the University of Chicago’s Crime Lab and Education Lab. In this role, she spearheads the development and implementation of outreach and collaboration strategies to engage elected officials and government agencies at all levels. Her goal is to foster strong, positive, and productive relationships to enhance the Labs’ positive social impact.

Prior to joining the University of Chicago, Kristen held leadership positions at various government agencies. She served as the Principal Deputy Director at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, overseeing an agency responsible for over $4 billion in public safety resources. She also led the Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention, where she developed and implemented strategies to reduce crime, juvenile delinquency, and serve victims. Additionally, she held key positions at the Baltimore Police Department as the Chief of Technical Services and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.

Kristen’s exceptional contributions to public safety were recognized with a 2016 Presidential Rank Award from President Obama for her work on the National Public Safety Partnership. She holds a B.A. from Sweet Briar College and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore.