Meghan H. Ruane, MPA-CJ

J.D. Candidate at Notre Dame Law School

New City, New York, United States

About

Jack of [a few] trades, Master of Public Administration. J. D. Candidate at Notre Dame Law School. Recent MPA-CJ graduate (management information systems, virtual reality, and emergency management research concentrations) pursuing opportunities at the intersection of technology and law. MPA-CJ Capstone Thesis: VORTEX: A Networked Virtual Reality Simulation Training Program for NYC’s First Responders St. Thomas Aquinas College Valedictorian Class of 2023, B.S Criminal Justice with minors in computer science and forensic psychology. Undergraduate research experience includes presentations focusing on Agent-Based Computer Aided Dispatch, Ideological and Architectural Elements of Western Prison Systems Throughout History, and the construction of First Responder Simulation Training in Virtual Reality. Founding cabinet member of the Women’s Leadership Forum in Criminal Justice at St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Experience

  • Summer Reserch Fellow at Whitney Moore
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Adjunct Professor at St. Thomas Aquinas College
    Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 · 8 mos

    Developed and taught Public Administration Information Technology, an upper level undergraduate course focused on the policy and use cases of technology in the public sector. Course topics included: 1. Network and data security 2. Ethics and regulation in Artificial Intelligence 3. Biometrics, AI and video usage in criminal investigations 4. GIS/emergency planning via mapping 5. Public administration theory and its application to technology usage and policy 6. Introductory information technology concepts and practices

  • Computer Division Civ. Employee at Clarkstown Police Dept
    Nov 2021 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Graduate Assistant at St. Thomas Aquinas College
    Aug 2023 - May 2024 · 10 mos

  • St. Thomas Aquinas College (New York, United States · On-site)
    • Tutor
      Sep 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Tutors students in the fields of computer science, criminal justice, social science, and forensic psychology. Course materials range from 100 to 400 level courses. • Discuss study strategies, resume and professional development, and test taking skills with clients.

    • Resident Assistant
      Aug 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Ensures resident students are knowledgeable on mental health, physical wellness, and academic services • Oversees the direct needs of 40 resident students annually • Develops programs and events for students that promote community connection • Partners with health and safety services to develop programs that promote student wellness and safety on campus