Kevin Neary is a Policy Development Coordinator in the Criminal Justice Policy and Planning division, directing the activities of the Research Unit. Having joined OPM CJPPD in 2020, Kevin leads efforts to conduct ongoing, in-depth analyses of Connecticut’s criminal justice system and its components, determining long-range needs, and enhancing system understanding for policymakers and the public. Prior to joining OPM, Kevin worked for nine years as a consulting researcher in Abt Associates U.S. Health practice, contributing to numerous quantitative and mixed-methods research evaluation projects on criminal justice and behavioral health topics. With expertise leading the collection, analysis, and visualization of data for research purposes, Kevin is dedicated to utilizing research to guide policy that supports healthy communities. He holds a master’s in city and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT.