Alicia H. Sitren earned a doctoral degree in Public Affairs with a Criminal Justice Specialization from the University of Central Florida in 2007. Dr. Sitren's dissertation examined the deterrent effects of personal and vicarious experiences with punishment and punishment avoidance. Utilizing a survey methodology that includes more traditional questions as well as a factorial approach, the dissertation examined experiences associated with criminality among a sample of convicted adult offenders to test central elements of deterrence theory.

Presently, Dr. Sitren's published works have been devoted to revisions of deterrence theory, jails, and experiences of probationers. In addition to these published works, Sitren is currently working towards the completion of several projects, including a public opinion poll comparing white-collar and street crime, and the development of a criminology-econometric model to examine decisions making processes.

Historically, Sitren has taught courses in criminological theory, research methods, corrections and penology, and criminal justice systems. In particular, Sitren has a passion to pursue the study of white-collar crime. With an undergraduate background in finance from the University of Central Florida, and additional training in security and fraud identification, she is enthusiastic about expanding her research and teaching agendas to include the study of econometric modeling and white-collar crime.