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Vernise Estorcien

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Assistant Professor, Indiana University Indianapolis. Scholar of Public & Nonprofit Management. Studying the Issues of Race, Social Equity, and Citizen State Interactions.

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Sep 22

🚨 New Pub Alert! 🚨
Excited to see our latest publication is now out! 🎉

👉 doi.org/10.1111/padm...

#Research #NewPublication #SocialEquity

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Sep 22

Thank you for sharing!!

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Sep 22

🚨 New Pub Alert! 🚨
Excited to see our latest publication is now out! 🎉

👉 doi.org/10.1111/padm...

#Research #NewPublication #SocialEquity

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 New Publication! 🚨
Excited to share another paper from my dissertation:
Florida Police Youth Organizations: A Study of Administrative Structures in Justice Evaluation Journal 🎉
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1080/2475...
#NewPublication #JusticeEvaluation #YouthEngagement @iuioneill.bsky.social

Florida Police Youth Organizations: A Study of Administrative Structures

Police youth organizations provide benefits in promoting positive behavioral development in children and young adults. This article examines the administrative structures and program characteristic...

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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Jul 15

🚨 New Publication Alert! We're excited to highlight the article by @vestorcien.bsky.social and @amheadley.bsky.social "A Case Study of Police and Underrepresented Youth Perceptions"👉 doi.org/10.24926/jse... This work offers timely insight for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners! #mustread⭐

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jul 2

✨New publication alert co-authored with @amheadley.bsky.social 📚. Building trust between police & marginalized youth requires understanding context & positive interactions. Read more: doi.org/10.24926/jsepa…#JSEPAP#OpenAccesss#CommunityPolicingng @iuioneill.bsky.social @jsepajournal.bsky.social ✨

https://doi.org/10.24926/jsepa…

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jul 2

Check out the latest issue of @jsepajournal.bsky.social! 📚 Volume 3, Issue 2 is now live and features insightful research papers. Open-access for all #JSEPA #OpenAccess

JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Jul 2

New issue alert! 📚 Volume 3, Issue 2 of JSEPA is live! Explore insightful articles and research papers, available open-access: jsepajournal.org/index.php/js... #JSEPA #OpenAccess

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jun 26

I'm always happy to answer any question. Please feel free to stop me at #PMRC2025 I promise I'm a very friendly person 🤗.

JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Jun 26

Social Media Associate Editor at #PMRC2025? Ask her about publishing with the journal and our Fast Track Opportunity. Stop her and say hi!

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jun 26

Day 2 at #PMRC2025 is a wrap! Thrilled to have chaired an incredible panel on police administration, connected with fellow researchers, and enjoyed the vibrant Korean music & delicious food at the dinner reception 🎶🍴 #WinWin #PMRC2025 #ResearchNetworking @iuioneill.bsky.social @pmra-1991.bsky.social

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jun 25

Wrapped up Day 1 at #PMRC2025! Huge thanks to JPART & PPMG editors for an insightful pre-conference session. Look forward to applying these learnings to my research projects 🙌 @iuioneill.bsky.social @pmra-1991.bsky.social
#PMRC2025 #Firsttimeattendee #Seoul

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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Jun 19

Happy #Juneteenth! This year, we're highlighting "Dismantling Institutional and Structural Racism" by Bearfield, Humphrey, Portillo & Riccucci. Scan the QR code to read and join the conversation on equity and reform in U.S. public administration! #JSEPAReads #Juneteenth2025

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Michelle Evans @mevansphd.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you are at the Social Equity Leadership Conf and want to talk about publishing in the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration @jsepajournal.bsky.social , look for me on Friday. I’ll be wearing the purple button that says “ask me about JSEPA”

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Apr 17

Great opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded individuals. Register today!

JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Apr 17

Interested in learning about social equity in public policy? Join us for the 2nd Annual Workshop on Social Equity in Public Policy May 7th, from 4:30-7:00pm. Register now and be part of shaping a more equitable future! #SocialEquity #PublicPolicy #Workshop

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Apr 15

Exciting week ahead! 🌟 Tomorrow marks Day 1 for me at ICUA 2025 in Vancouver, where I'll be speaking as part of the all-day Early Career Development Workshop! I'm looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with students and professionals in the field! #ICUA2025 #EarlyCareerDevelopment

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Apr 11

I'm truly honored to be recognized as the Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year for Graduate Programs 2025. Unexpected, but grateful to my amazing students for nominating me. #FacultyofTheYear #GraduatePrograms #StudentsVoicesMatter

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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Feb 23

Fast Track Opportunity

In response to turbulent times in the US and abroad, the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (JSEPA) is providing a fast-track opportunity for shorter submissions (3,500 words) focused on our existing Racial Healing and Promoting Social Justice sections.

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jan 7

Thankful for the opportunity to work with both of you 🙌✨🍾 @mevansphd.bsky.social
@jsepajournal.bsky.social

JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Jan 4

🔔Meet Our Team:

Please welcome Dr. Hillary J. Knepper (Pace University) and Dr. Michelle D. Evans (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) as our new Co-Editors-in-Chief! 🥳🎉🍾 #CoEditorsInChief #dynamicduo @mevansphd.bsky.social

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jan 7

✨ thrilled to officially join as the Associate Editor for Social Media. I’m looking forward to working with the team. @jsepajournal.bsky.social #SocialMediaEngagement #JSEPA #ASPA

JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Jan 7

4/ Vernise Estorcien
📱 Associate Editor, Social Media
📍 Indiana University Indianapolis
Vernise will elevate how we engage with you through innovative social media strategies. Follow along for updates!

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Jan 3

Thank you for your leadership and service Dr. Guy and Dr. Williams! 🍾🎉

JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · Jan 3

Please join us in extending a heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Co-Editors-in-Chief of the journal of social equity and public administration (JSEPA), Dr. Mary. E Guy and Dr. Brian N. Williams . Thank you, Dr. Guy and Dr. Williams for your outstanding leadership and service🍾👏🏾✨.

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Dec 17

1000% agree....and thank you!

Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · Dec 16

Hello Bluesky! 🤗 Day one brings bittersweet news - manuscript rejection, yet book chapter acceptance with minor revision. I'm embracing the journey as I prepare to end my second year as an Assistant Professor 🙌

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