My name is Haley Simental, and I am a Transition Coach at Lone Star Justice Alliance. I graduated from the University of Denver with a double major in communications and psychology, and I obtained my master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in education. During my time in college, I developed my passion for understanding others and helping them develop their potential and goals for life. I was a collegiate basketball player at the Division 1 and 2 levels and have been coaching youth basketball for almost 10 years. Sports have been a part of my life since I was born, and they taught me the character qualities I value most in life. I started working in the criminal justice field to follow in the footsteps of my father and have previous experience in probation and juvenile justice. I believe in coaching rather than refereeing those involved in the justice system to help curve the negative impacts justice involvement may have on people's lives. In my free time I enjoy exercising, basketball, reading, and podcasts.