AMANDA HASSENSTAB has nearly two decades of experience working for a private criminal justice consulting firm, where she specialized in planning and operations for new and existing facilities across the country. Her work centered on jail staffing, focusing on delivering holistic and practical staffing plans to address organizational challenges. Amanda also worked at Lexipol for many years, where she continued her commitment to supporting criminal justice professionals. A 20-year law enforcement wife and mother to three teenage children, Amanda enjoys traveling with her family and pursuing continuous learning opportunities.