Chardon Murray,

Willing to do what's right, even if that means I must risk retaliation from more powerful forces.

Chardon Murray's Bio:

Committed to transparency, shared governance, and the power of rigorous data to challenge dysfunction and strengthen institutions. Experienced researcher, lecturer, and data journalist with a record of applying criminology, OSINT, and investigative methods to issues of violent extremism, hate, and public policy. I bring over a decade of teaching experience in sociology and criminology and professional expertise spanning research, communications, and policy analysis. My work combines qualitative and quantitative approaches with advanced technical tools, including Neo4j graph databases and the Cypher query language, to uncover hidden connections and analyze complex social networks. Areas of Expertise Include: Criminology & Sociology Instruction; Terrorism & Extremism Research (domestic and global); OSINT and Data Journalism; Quantitative Research (dataset design, statistical modeling in SPSS/SAS); Qualitative Research (policy, media, legislative analysis); Graph Databases (Neo4j) & Cypher coding language; Media & Communications Strategy; Writing & Public Engagement; Lobbying & Consumer Advocacy.

Chardon Murray's Experience:

Criminology Lecturer; Adjunct Professor at UNC Wilmington
August 2021 - Present | Wilmington, NC
Formerly full time lecturer of criminology, currently adjunct professor. Violent crime, extremism, terrorism, hate crimes, criminology, media and crime, racialization of crime, crime and public policy
Director of Data & Research at Revontulet
April 2022 - September 2025
I led Research and Data projects for Revontulet. I conducted data analysis and OSINT investigations with a focus on terrorism, hate and extremism.
Instructor of Sociology at Cape Fear Community College
August 2013 - August 2021 | Wilmington
I taught Intro to Sociology, Social Problems, Race and Ethnic Relations, Sociology of the Family and Social Psychology.
Administrative Associate at University of North Carolina Wilmington
March 2010 - September 2012
I handle daily support activities for faculty in the Sociology & Criminology Department, as well as event planning, graphic design, and web design.
Legislative Assistant to Senator Julia Boseman at North Carolina General Assembly
March 2008 - February 2009
I am a legislative assistant to Senator Julia Boseman of N.C. District 9.
Assistant Supervisor at UNC Wilmington Research Survey
May 2007 - 2008
I supervise political research telephone surveys at UNC Wilmington.
CEO/Designer/Consultant at Night Owls Media
February 2003
Through my company, Night Owls Media, I work as an independent contractor both for Non-Profits and For-Profit businesses. I specialize in public relations, political consulting, website & internet consulting, website management & marketing.

Chardon Murray's Education:

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2011 – 2013
Masters
Concentration: Criminology and Public Sociology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2006 – 2007
BA
Concentration: Political Science
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2000 – 2004
BFA
Concentration: Creative Writing

Chardon Murray's Interests & Activities:

human rights, terrorism, anti-torture, research

Chardon Murray

Professor

Willing to do what's right, even if that means I must risk retaliation from more powerful forces.

Chardon Murray's Bio:

Chardon Murray's Experience:

Criminology Lecturer; Adjunct Professor at UNC Wilmington

Director of Data & Research at Revontulet

Instructor of Sociology at Cape Fear Community College

Administrative Associate at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Legislative Assistant to Senator Julia Boseman at North Carolina General Assembly

Assistant Supervisor at UNC Wilmington Research Survey

CEO/Designer/Consultant at Night Owls Media

Chardon Murray's Education:

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Chardon Murray's Interests & Activities: