Chief Executive Officer

• juil. 2022 - - aujourd’hui

Chief Executive Officer

• janv. 1999 - - aujourd’hui

Deputy Chief Probation Officer Retired

• janv. 2017 - août 2021

Chief Probation Officer - Retired

• sept. 2004 - déc. 2013

The Chief Probation Officer plans, organizes, and directs all juvenile and adult probation operations, the juvenile detention facility, and programs and activities of the Probation Department. This position is responsible for leading the Santa Clara County the Probation Department’s juvenile and adult operations and allocating resources in a manner that maximizes efficiency in supervision, treatment and rehabilitation operations and enhances service to the public. •Oversee a budget of $130 million (US) and supervise and evaluate the work of staff of approximately 1100 in seven divisions: Juvenile Court Services, Juvenile Placement, Juvenile Field Operations, Adult Court Services, Adult Field Operations, and Internal Support Operations.•Establish, evaluate, monitor and revise Probation Department goals, objectives, policies, practices and procedures and direct the efforts of executive level Department management personnel in the planning and managing of departmental activities.•Provide and maintain effective and responsive relationships with the Courts, law enforcement agencies, county departments, and community groups.•Create a vision and direction for the department to respond to issues in the 21st century.•Collaborate with the Court and the County in allocating resources to support innovative programs for juvenile and adult offenders while maintaining effective core programs.•Provide leadership and strategic direction with the design and construction of the new Youth Detention Facility.•Collaborates with NGOs in developing cutting edge programs

Senior Fellow

• 2011 - 2012

Assistant Chief Probation Officer

• mai 2002 - août 2004

Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the administrative and financial operations of the Alameda County Probation Department; implements and enforces policy as it is determined by the Chief Probation Officer; supervises directly administrative and fiscal functions and various staff services; directly supervises Directors of major departmental programs; acts for the Chief Probation Officer in his/her absence; and performs related work as required.•Interprets County and Probation Department policy, procedures and regulations to subordinate management personnel as they relate to Probation/Correctional issues; reviews operations and ensures compliance with policy and directives.•Consults with and advises subordinates on problems concerning personnel and coordination of procedures and services; evaluates continuing operations and, if indicated, initiates corrective action through discussion with the Division Director involved; recommends the assignment and reassignment of professional and clerical personnel to the Chief Probation Officer.•Prepares and administers the annual budget of $125 million; reviews budget estimates and requests with Division Directors and the Senior Administrative Officer with a view to maintaining good fiscal practice.•Plans, organizes and implements strategic planning, including review of correctional studies, reports and special demonstration projects to address identified or anticipated Probation Department needs and services, facilities and designs; responsible for implementing organizational change, restructuring or program development in the Probation Department; confers with the Juvenile Justice Commission, Board of Supervisors, architects, and other interested parties.•Coordinates the Probation Department's training program; and evaluates the overall effectiveness of both the annual and required training program and implements specialized training.

Deputy Commissioner

• déc. 1999 - mars 2002

•Develops and implements Quality Assurance strategies and plans.•Monitors compliance with DJJ policies in all DJJ facilities, with emphasis on policies relating to issues addressed in the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) Agreement. •Conducts audits and other quality assurance activities. •Reviews and, where appropriate, investigates allegations of staff abuse. •Assures the implementation and adequacy of the educational, medical and mental health quality assurance programs required in the CRIPA Agreement. •Coordinates quality assurance activities performed by various DJJ offices to prevent unnecessary duplication of efforts.•Creates a system for reporting allegations of abuse, including policies directing how, when and to whom allegations of abuse shall be referred (including policies regarding reporting the the Department Department of Family and Children Services, law enforcement officials, other DJJ officials, and facility administrators). •Develops policies pertaining to Use of Force and Child Abuse reporting and Investigation

Quality Assurance Manager

• janv. 1989 - août 1999