2nd Annual Women in Law Enforcement Conference

Lieutenant Astrid Robinson has over 23 years of law enforcement experience.  She received a college degree from Hawaii Pacific University in Justice Administration.  Lieutenant Robinson began her law enforcement career with the Virginia State Police as a trooper in 1989.  Later in 2001, she joined Prince William County Police Department. 

Lieutenant Robinson served two years in Patrol, then became a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division serving in the Property Crimes, Robbery and Homicide Units.  During this time, she received a Valor Award for a shooting incident in 2005.  Upon promotion to Sergeant, she transferred back to Patrol and then to Personnel responsible for recruiting.  Lieutenant Robinson later went to the Robbery and Homicide Unit and was promoted in place as a First Sergeant.  After serving there for four years, she promoted to Lieutenant in Operations as a Watch Commander.  Lieutenant Robinson is currently an Assistant Academy Director and was instrumental in developing the Women’s Mentorship Program for the Prince William County Police Department. ​

Master Police Officer Alexander is a 12 year veteran of the Manassas City Police Department and is currently serving in the Special Problems Unit within the Patrol Services Division. 

Throughout her MCPD career, Ofc. Alexander has accumulated an extensive range of experience in the Patrol Division and was selected to be assigned as a narcotics detective in the Investigative Services Division. Her expertise in narcotics investigations is bolstered by significant trainings and specialized programs she has successfully completed.

Ofc. Alexander’s accolades include Officer of the Year, Field Training Officer, Chief’s Peer Review Committee Member, LawFit Instructor, Evidence Tech, CIT Trained, Bike Team Member, Valor Award recipient, and numerous Merit Awards and Employee of the Month recognitions. 

Gina Lapihuska is a dedicated law enforcement professional with nine years of experience with the Prince William County Police Department. A Prince William County native, her upbringing within a family deeply involved in law enforcement instilled in her a strong sense of duty and service. She started as a 9-1-1 telecommunicator, and she currently serves as a FOIA Compliance Specialist in the Chief’s Office. 

A Criminal Justice student at Penn State University, Gina is actively involved in several department initiatives. She is a proud member of the Women’s Mentorship Program, Drone Team, and part-time Criminal Intelligence Analyst Unit. Additionally, she serves as Hall Manager for the Prince William County Police Association, demonstrating her dedication to professional development and community engagement. 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children, photography, beach outings, jet skiing, and caring for her rescue dog, Willow. 

Detective Michelle McAllister has over 19 years of law enforcement experience. She received a college degree in Criminal Justice. Detective McAllister began her law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Prince William County Police Department for five years, then became a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, serving in the Property Crimes Unit. Shortly after, she was transferred to the Special Victims Unit. During this time, she was a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for four and a half years. Detective McAllister later went to the Special Investigations Bureau and served on the Northern Virginia Gang Task Force for five years. During her time as a member of the Northern Virginia Gang Task Force, she served as a task force officer with the FBI, CR7 division, the DEA, New York Field Office, and the ATF. She has extensive investigative experience working in an undercover capacity and federal firearms and narcotics investigations. 

Detective McAllister is one of the founding members of the Prince William County Police Department’s Women’s Mentorship Program and serves as a member of the Physical Fitness Advisor Team. Currently, Detective McAllister is assigned to the Personnel Bureau as a background investigator. Detective McAllister is a three-time recipient of the Valor Awards, a two-time recipient of the County Executive’s Awards, Gang Investigator of the Year (2022), and numerous agency recognitions for her investigative work. Detective McAllister also has received Congressional recognition, meritorious action, and Public Service Awards from the U.S. Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of Virginia for her federal undercover and prosecutorial work. Detective McAllister has four children and is in a long-term relationship with her best friend and boyfriend, Michael Ramirez. They share a passion for running, teaching, and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 

Master Police Officer Taylor Ullom grew up in Mathews, Virginia, and attended George Mason University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Law, and Society with a focus in Criminal Justice. During her time at GMU, she was a Division I scholarship athlete on the Women’s Rowing Team. She joined the Arlington County Police Department in 2018 after graduating. MPO Ullom has spent her career in the Operations Division as both a patrol officer and a crime scene agent. She is currently assigned to the Community Engagement Division, where she was recently appointed as the Master Police Officer of her unit. 

In her current role, MPO Ullom developed and launched the pilot program The G.R.E.A.T. Choices Program for 6th graders. This comprehensive, seven-session curriculum focuses on Guidance, Responsibility, Empowerment, Awareness, and Teamwork (G.R.E.A.T.), aiming to equip students with essential life skills, foster a sense of community, and encourage responsible decision-making. 

MPO Ullom also serves in several ancillary roles: 

• Honor Guard member, representing the department in ceremonial duties.
• Chairwoman of the Departmental Award Committee, ensuring recognition of outstanding service and achievements.
• Department Ambassador, assisting with recruiting efforts and showcasing the department's commitment to community and professional excellence. 

Her dedication to both the department and the community exemplifies her passion for service and her commitment to empowering the next generation.