Dr. Jaime S. Henderson joined the Innocence Project in August 2022. As the director of data science and research, she leads an innovative and exciting department that strives to deepen the understanding of wrongful convictions, and determines the organization’s research strategy while fostering an ethical and responsible data culture. Prior to joining the Innocence Project, Dr. Henderson was immersed in criminal legal system transformation in the Philadelphia courts for over a decade where she led data-driven efforts to decrease the local jail population and reduce racial and ethnic disparities. She earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an M.A. in forensic psychology at Castleton College, and a PhD in Criminal Justice at Temple University. Dr. Henderson is an avid Philly sports fan and takes great pride in reminding the office of it.