Jacquelyn Frank, Ph.D. serves as Vice President of Prison Families Alliance (PFA). She brings valuable leadership, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to strengthening programs that support families, youth, and communities impacted by incarceration. Her guidance helps advance PFA's mission through thoughtful strategy, collaboration, and community-centered care.
About Me:
Education & Training
Dr. Frank holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology and a Master of Studies in Law. For more than 12 years, her research, teaching, and community engagement have focused on aging within correctional settings, health and well-being among incarcerated individuals, and the challenges families face during incarceration and reentry. She has worked directly with incarcerated populations, contributed to research that informs policy and practice, and is dedicated to advancing education, advocacy, and evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal legal system.