Annika Anderson PhD, Department Chair of Sociology, Executive Director of Project Rebound
Dr. Annika Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, where she teaches classes on deviant behavior, criminology, reentry, and race and ethnic relations. She received her B.A. in Public Relations from Pennsylvania State University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Washington State University. Her research interests are in developmental and life-course criminology, reentry, social stratification, and race and ethnic relations. She has presented her research at numerous conferences and has several publications on crime and reentry based on research conducted in San Bernardino.
Michael Griggs MSW, Program Coordinator
Michael Griggs, an incoming Ph.D. student in the UCLA Social Welfare Department, is a justice-impacted scholar-activist whose educational journey began inside a California prison. This experience fueled his passion for criminal justice reform, leading him to work with community-based organizations throughout the state, particularly focusing on juvenile justice issues. He brings a unique perspective shaped by both his academic achievements – a BA in Social Justice from Pitzer College and an MSW from CSU San Bernardino – and firsthand knowledge of the system. His research interests center on educational equity within prison programs, ensuring access to college opportunities for incarcerated individuals, and achieving parity between the educational experiences offered inside and outside prison walls.
Sofia Alvarenga MSW, Outreach Coordinator
Sofia Alvarenga received her Master's in Social Work from California State University of San Bernardino. She also earned an AA in psychology and sociology and a BSW in social work. Sofia is passionate about advocating for individuals who have been justice-impacted by ensuring access to college opportunities for incarcerated individuals by formulating and implementing comprehensive educational plans for system-impacted individuals. Her motivation to work with this population stems from her own experience as a formerly incarcerated individual and recognizing the importance of obtaining higher education.
Andrea Giuffre PhD, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Research and Internship Coordinator
Andrea Giuffre received her doctorate from the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Prior to arriving at UMSL, she obtained her Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Victimology from Seattle University. Giuffre also holds Bachelor's degrees in Law, Societies & Justice, and Philosophy from the University of Washington. Her primary research interests include the social harms of criminal legal system contact, financial operations of the criminal legal system, and corrections. She is currently working on a project that explores how individuals on community supervision approach and perceive social support exchange. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Criminology, Criminology & Public Policy, Justice Quarterly, and The British Journal of Criminology.