Segment One: Foundations of Community Corrections and AI

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Vineela Kunapareddi Vineela Kunapareddi is an Assistant Professor - Educator at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Information Technology, where she has experience teaching IT project management, system administration, undergraduate and graduate capstone and leads experiential learning initiatives. As a faculty fellow at the Information Technology Solutions Center, she leads and mentors student teams in delivering scalable, client-focused software solutions for users in corrections. Vineela received her Masters in Information Technology and Bachelors in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati in 2019.

Myrinda Schweitzer Smith received her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Criminal Justice and is the Executive Director of the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute. Dr. Schweitzer Smith has co-authored publications, presented nationally and internationally on effective interventions, and served as a project director for over 300 projects involving program evaluation, the development and implementation of cognitive-behavioral programs for delinquency, criminality, substance abuse, employment, and sexual offending, and effective practices for community supervision and support. She serves and participates on a multitude of advisory boards and professional organizations supporting the health and wellbeing of those working in and those impacted by the justice system. Most recently, she is actively engaged in several projects that aim to transform juvenile justice and reentry practices to positively shape lives and create safer communities.

Jennifer Scott is a seasoned leader in operational excellence and strategic vision, with 20 years of experience in public relations, organizational leadership, and customer service. Having joined the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute (UCCI) in 2012, she currently serves as Director of Innovation and Outreach co-leading a dynamic team dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices in corrections through training, technical assistance, and innovative product development. Jennifer has served as Principal Investigator on numerous federal, state, and local grants, managing over cumulative $3.5 million dollars of initiatives that support corrections agencies across the country. Her expertise spans program design, contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and large-scale event coordination, including UCCI’s Annual Training Institutes. With dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Theatre from Northern Kentucky University, Jennifer's strengths in communication and relationship building help forge meaningful partnerships and innovation in the field. “I thrive on the edge of what’s next, tapping into creativity and strategy to bring meaningful human connection and intentionality into UCCI’s work.”