Professional Summary
Kyana Pollas is a Senior Project Manager at Policing Lab, where she leads cross-functional projects that support public safety innovation, agency coordination, and operational reform. Kyana began her career at Policing Lab as a Policy Analyst, later became a Project Coordinator, and now contributes in her current role by guiding complex policing initiatives from concept to completion. Kyana holds a Master of Arts in Health Law and Administration from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Loyola University New Orleans. She has a strong background in legal research, compliance, and regulatory work, and previously held roles as an Outreach Intern at a nonprofit focused on racial injustice in Louisiana and as a Legal Intern at Bozanic Law Firm in Miami.
She also contributed to the development of a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) toolkit under a national initiative led by Dr. Sean Malinowski, a Visiting Fellow at the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Key Experience
- Senior Project Manager, Policing Lab – City of Miami Police Department Headquarters (August 2025-Present)
Leads cross-functional projects that support public safety innovation, agency coordination, and operational reform. - Project Coordinator, Policing Lab – City of Miami Police Department Headquarters (2023-2025)
Coordinates projects and supports initiatives focused on law enforcement reform, data integration, and policy analysis. - Policy Analyst, Policing Lab (2022-2023)
Conducted policy analysis and research to support strategic initiatives in law enforcement practices. - Outreach Intern, [Non-Profit Organization Fighting Racial Injustice, Louisiana] (2022-2023)
Supported outreach efforts focused on advocating for racial justice and social change. - Legal Intern, Bozanic Law Firm, Miami (2018-2020)
Provided legal support and research for a variety of cases, specializing in compliance and regulation issues.
Education & Credentials
- M.A. in Health Law and Administration, Loyola University New Orleans – College of Law
- B.A. in Political Science (Concentration in Criminal Justice), Loyola University New Orleans
Personal Touch
When she’s not working, Kyana enjoys exploring new fitness challenges, traveling, and going to sporting events, especially Miami Dolphins games and women’s soccer.
