Evie Lopoo

Evangeline (Evie) Lopoo is a prominent researcher currently serving as a Research Fellow at the Columbia Justice Lab. She is also a PhD student in Sociology at Northwestern University, where she is involved with the Institute for Policy Research and the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research (CORNERS) .12

Academic Background and Research Focus

Evie Lopoo's research primarily examines crime, punishment, and social institutions through a mixed-methods approach. Her dissertation explores the intersections of the carceral state and military institutions, particularly how they affect young people who are precariously linked to the formal labor market .1

Previous Experience

Before her current role, Lopoo was the Project Manager of Research for the Square One Project, an initiative aimed at reforming justice policies. Her work there focused on evaluating social policy interventions designed to minimize interactions with the criminal legal system and advocating for the downsizing of probation and parole systems in the U.S. .23

Education

Originally from Syracuse, NY, Evie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics and American Studies from the University of Virginia .13

Through her work, Lopoo has become a notable voice in discussions about community supervision and its implications for public safety and equity, contributing to significant research advocating for potential reforms or abolishment of probation and parole systems .2