Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Professor Danielle Reynald brings a global perspective to her role as Dean (Academic) of Griffith University's Arts, Education and Law Group — home to seven diverse and vibrant Schools across criminology, law, education, the arts, and the humanities. She previously served as Head of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and as Deputy Director of the Griffith Criminology Institute. Danielle has a background in psychology, crime science, and criminology — and an early career in journalism.
Her research explores how people and places interact to prevent crime, how design can shape safety, and how offenders make decisions. Her work is highly collaborative, crossing disciplinary and national boundaries, and has been supported by competitive research grants and consultancy projects with government, police, and community organisations. She has led and collaborated on national and international projects that bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to build safer and more inclusive societies.
