Sandra K. Hoffman
Interim Director, Identity Theft Program

Ms. Hoffman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services. She graduated from Siena Heights University and did her Master’s coursework at the University of Toledo.
Prior to her appointment as Interim Director, she was Associate Director of the Michigan State University-Business Identity Theft Partnerships in Prevention and Administrator of the Identity Theft Crime and Research Laboratory for four years. Sandra has over twenty-five years of experience in management and accounting in the judicial system and in private industry.

In addition to serving as Interim Director, Ms. Hoffman serves as a consultant for the Office for Educational Outreach at Bowling Green State University-Firelands Campus as well as holds a position with the Adrian Township Police Department.

In keeping with the University’s mission statement, Sandra brings to the program a long history of public service. She served eleven years on the Board of Directors, Lenawee County Widowed Persons Service. Sandra is trained in crisis intervention and has volunteered her services to Hospice of Lenawee along with several public and private agencies.

Tracy McGinley
Instructor, Identity Theft Program

Prior to moving to Ohio, Tracy McGinley was involved with the Identity Theft Partnerships in Prevention program from its inception. She worked with Dr. Collins on research projects and assisted in teaching the workshops available. She is currently an instructor of Criminal Justice at Bowling Green State University – Firelands Campus in Huron, Ohio. Her interests focus on policing and investigations. In addition to her teaching experience, Ms. McGinley helps to educate youth about proper investigative techniques by teaching “CSI – Huron” classes through the Office of Educational Outreach at Bowling Green State University – Firelands. Furthermore, understanding the global issues surrounding crime, Ms. McGinley has worked with Ms. Hoffman in developing an on-line training program for military personnel.

Ms. McGinley holds a Masters degree from the University of Toledo and is hoping to complete her Doctorate with Michigan State University. She has previous experience working with law enforcement agencies, working in community corrections and also working private security.