Advisory Board

Under his strategic vision and decisive leadership, Gilbert has emerged as one of the most prestigious and celebrated cities in the United States. He has championed groundbreaking initiatives that have earned the city national recognition, including its digital government program, data-driven performance management, and comprehensive infrastructure planning. His keen financial acumen has also been instrumental, increasing the city's general fund reserves by 381% and securing AAA credit ratings from all major rating agencies.

Prior to joining Gilbert, he served as a City Administrator in O'Fallon, Missouri, where he spearheaded major economic development projects and drove operational excellence through organizational transformation. His private sector experience includes roles as a Principal at a consulting firm and a Senior Vice President at a custom homebuilding company.
An active member of the municipal leadership community, he has served as President of the Arizona City/County Management Association and Chairman of the Maricopa Association of Governments. He is a sought-after presenter, sharing his expertise on topics such as data analyzation, risk management, and the transition to digital government.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Law, and a Master's degree in Management. He has also dedicated himself to lifelong learning, completing executive education programs at
prestigious institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, and Harvard University.

Aside from oversight of code and state funds, the team trains and provides policy assistance for sex offender supervision, reforming pretrial practices, reentry services and responses, mental health intervention, access to treatment, effective specialty courts, GPS monitoring, transferred youth, EBP assessment and case plans, EPICS-II rollout, domestic violence, tribal and rural supervision, AmeriCorps memberships and more.  

Shanda previously served over 15 years in Northern Arizona, Navajo County Probation Department in various positions of Juvenile and Adult, Diversion and Intensive, Field and Presentence, Supervisor, Deputy Chief and Chief Probation Officer.   Her work also included training and implementing Arizona’s first Defensive Tactics curriculum, first Firearms curriculum, Verbal De-escalation and Evidence Based Practices training and policy implementation throughout the state.  She was adjunct faculty for NAU, Applied Human Behavior Program from 2019-2022. She was awarded for the Arizona Judicial Staff Training of the Year 2018 and the Chief Justice’s 2024 Award for delivering the popular “Reentry Simulation” training. 

She is a Faculty Associate for Arizona State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. As a National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholar, she is passionate to advance research and evidence-based practices that address agency needs, serve the community, and advance the field of law enforcement.

From data collection, analysis, crime mapping, and program evaluation, to curriculum development and training delivery, her philosophy as a research practitioner is to support public safety by promoting data-driven informed decision-making. Her professional experience over the past decade has ranged from opportunities to support research in academic partnerships with local city law enforcement agencies, leading strategic initiatives impacting the criminal justice system within county government, to training and capacity building of law enforcement officers in-service locally, and civilian crime analysts professionals abroad. 

As an ASU-CCJ Community Advisory Board member, she aims to leverage her experience in local government to support the Future Leaders project by contributing to identifying solutions to promote a stronger criminal justice workforce in Arizona. 

Professional Experience & Leadership

Project Manager
Terisha currently oversees various projects involving the design, scheduling, construction, and compliance of neighborhood redevelopment projects for the City of Phoenix Housing Department. In this role, she has collaborated with Arizona State University on the Edison-Eastlake Community Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant. 

Financial Empowerment Center Director
As Director of the Tucson Urban League Financial Empowerment Center, Terisha managed a diverse portfolio of housing programs, including home repair, weatherization, housing counseling, and rental assistance. 

Interim President and CEO
In this interim leadership role, Terisha guided the Tucson Urban League through a critical period and ensured the organization's mission aligned with community needs.

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Grand Canyon University 

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Northern Arizona University 

Community Engagement & Board Leadership

• Dunbar Coalition, Inc., Board of Directors 
  Policy and Procedures Committee, Charter School Advisory Committee

• Park Villa Casitas (Blanche Johnson Courtyards), Board of Directors 
  President (2015–2017), Vice President (2014–2015)

With a commitment to serving the community and a strong track record in leadership and project execution, Terisha is eager to contribute to the inaugural Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Community Advisory Board. She brings experience in fostering collaboration, driving organizational growth, and advancing initiatives that benefit local communities.

Josh has served on several local and state workgroups and committees throughout his career including the IPS/JIPS Subcommittee of Committee on Probation Education, Arizona Juvenile Detention Education Advisory Council, Model Delinquency Court workgroup, and Crossover Youth Practice Model Information Sharing workgroup, Mohave/La Paz Workforce Investment Board Council, and Mohave County Superior Court Merit Commission.  In his current role as Director of Juvenile Court Services, Josh serves as the Vice President of the Arizona Chief Probation Officers’ Association and is a member of the Arizona Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Education and Training.  Josh earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Education in Human Relations from Northern Arizona University.  Josh completed the Certified Court Executive program through the National Center for State Courts and Arizona Supreme Court Committee on Leadership and Workforce Excellence.  Josh is excited for the opportunity to serve on the ASU College of Criminal Justice Community Advisory Board and looks forward to developing opportunities for workforce development and future leadership in Juvenile Justice. 

He is responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and management to a team of around 600 staff members, while managing an annual budget of $70 million in local, state, and grants funds. Eric Meaux has served as the Chief of the Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department since 2012. In this role, he is one of three appointed authorities serving the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County, the fourth-largest county in the United States. Chief Meaux oversees a range of critical functions within the department, including juvenile custodial intake (secure detention), investigation, diversion, and probation supervision, impacting approximately 5,000 alleged and adjudicated youth annually. He is responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and management to a team of around 600 staff members, while managing an annual budget of $70 million in local, state, and grants funds.

As Chief, Mr. Meaux plays an active role in numerous county and state-wide advisory committees and workgroups focused on juvenile justice policy and practices. He regularly analyzes proposed legislation, judicial code, and court rule changes, assessing their fiscal and programmatic impacts. Additionally, Chief Meaux has held several leadership positions within the field, including serving as the President of the Arizona Chief Probation Officers Association and co-chair of the American Probation and Parole Association’s Juvenile Justice Committee. Currently, he serves as Chair of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Committee for the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators.
Before his appointment in Maricopa County, Chief Meaux served as the Director of the Delinquency and Courts Services Division for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin's largest county, from 2007 to 2012. In Wisconsin, he co-chaired the Milwaukee County Community Justice Council’s Juvenile Justice Committee, testified before state legislative committees, including on budget hearings, “Raise the Age” legislation, and high-risk offender management, and served as a Governor-appointed member of the State of Wisconsin’s Juvenile Justice Commission.
In addition to over 25 years of work in juvenile justice, Chief Meaux has a strong background in public and non-private agency service. He served as an elected Councilman for the City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, where he held roles including City Council President, Interim Mayor, and Chair of the Public Safety Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Criminal Justice, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Police Science.

Before this role, Kennesha served nearly a decade as the State Victims' Rights Administrator (SVRA) at the Arizona Attorney General's Office (AGO) in the Criminal Division, Office of Victim Services. As the SVRA, she administered and monitored Arizona's Victims' Rights Fund, which is awarded to criminal justice agencies at all levels of government. This also included working alongside the AGO's Victims' Rights Advisory Committee (VRAC) and other statewide workgroups to address victims' rights policy and legislation across the state. Prior to that, she served as a victim advocate at the AGO, providing assistance to victims through the criminal justice process.

Kennesha holds a Master's degree from Arizona State University's (ASU) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) and has received numerous awards and recognition, including ASU CCJ's Dr. Marie Griffin Distinguished Alumni Award and the National Crime Victims' Rights Award from the United States Department of Justice.