Nayeli Nuno-Ledezma

About

Background:

Nayeli was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. Throughout her life, she has been supported and built up by dozens of excellent educators, who have inspired her to do the same for others. She hopes to one day become a professor of Criminology to fight for justice, give back to her community, and support the criminologists, law enforcement officers, and lawyers of the future.

Research Interests:

Nayeli's research interests include criminological theory, white-collar crime, elder abuse, and AI-enhanced crime. Through her research, she hopes to inform public policy, contribute to scholarly understanding, and equip others with the knowledge to protect themselves from crime.

Current Research:

Nayeli is currently conducting research alongside Dr. Bryan Burton. They are investigating the ways that AI is being used to enhance scam and fraud schemes that target older adults. They also seek to understand ways that AI technology can be leveraged to protect ourselves and others from crime. Nayeli hopes to apply the knowledge from her research to support the creation of updated educational materials and presentations for her local community.