The Academy's inaugural Advisory Council brings together leaders, scholars, and practitioners from a wide and multidisciplinary spectrum — including civilian oversight, civil rights, mental health, juvenile justice, public administration, academic research, and community accountability.
The inaugural Advisory Council of the National Civilian Oversight Academy is being assembled to reflect the breadth of expertise the field demands. Its members contribute experience and scholarship from a range of disciplines that intersect with civilian oversight — including but not limited to:
Council members have been invited to join and will be featured here in the coming weeks as they confirm their participation. Together, they will help shape the Academy's strategic direction, curricular integrity, research agenda, and community accountability.
The full roster of the Academy's inaugural Advisory Council — with bios and areas of expertise — will be published here in the coming weeks. Inquiries about the Council can be directed to info@ncoa.academy.
The Advisory Council operates in an advisory capacity, contributing strategic guidance and subject-matter expertise to the Executive Director and the Academy's leadership team.
The Council advises on strategic direction, institutional positioning, partnerships, and the Academy's response to evolving developments in the field.
Council members review curricular priorities, contribute subject-matter expertise across tracks, and ensure the Academy's instruction reflects current field practice and research.
The Council connects the Academy with practitioners, agencies, scholars, and community partners across the country — ensuring the Academy remains grounded in field reality.
The Academy is actively building its inaugural Advisory Council and broader faculty community. If you bring relevant expertise — practitioner, scholar, advocate, or otherwise — we welcome the conversation.