Patrice Kerner, DPA
Assistant Professor
Policy, Justice, and Public Safety, School of
Faculty Office Building 327
Criminal Justice, Crime Prevention, Law Enforcement/Public Safety, Leadership, Public Administration, Public Safety/Public Safety Administration
Education and Certifications
- DPA - Valdosta State University, 2023
- MSCJ - Valdosta State University, 2023
- MPA - Kennesaw State University, 2001
- BSCJ - New Jersey City University, 1995
- Georgia Certified Police Officer 1997
- Georgia Certified Firefighter 2009
- Georgia and National Certified Advanced EMT 2013
Biography
Dr. Kerner has over 25 years of public safety experience and an extensive background in public safety leadership with various state agencies, including the Deputy Executive Director of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, the Director of Administration at the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and the Director of General Government and Public Safety Division at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget. She has also held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director for all these agencies.
Dr. Kerner holds a Doctor of Public Administration from Valdosta State University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Valdosta State University, a Master of Public Administration from Kennesaw State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from New Jersey City University. Areas of focus are public safety, public administration, process improvement, and public policy.
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