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Probation Administration

WHO WE ARE	WHAT WE DO
Melvin Russell Assistant Chief Probation Officer (925) 313-4149 Email Melvin Russell	Responsible for day-to-day administration of all Department programs and operations Assumes all Department responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Chief
Michael Newton Assistant Chief Probation Officer (925) 957-5381 Email Michael Newton	Responsible for Juvenile Hall administration operations Development, oversight and administration of Staff Development and Professional Services
Sarah Shkidt Chief of Administrative Services (925) 313-4195 Email Sarah Shkidt	Financial Administration Contract Administration Purchasing
Deborah Caldwell Executive Secretary (925) 313-4188 Email Deborah Caldwell	Executive Secretary to the Chief Payroll and Personnel
Patrice Guillory Office of Reentry & Justice Director (925) 313-4087 Email Patrice Guillory	Research and program evaluation Interagency Collaborations & Partner Engagement Program administration for reentry and realignment contracts and activities
Denise Zabkiewicz Office of Reentry & Justice Manager (925) 313-4091 Email Denise Zabkiewicz	Conducts research and data analyses to support the policies, processes, and programs of the department Advances data-driven decision making, transparency and racial equity through analyses, reports, and data dashboards Identifies and develops responses to funding opportunities Develops and advises on data sharing agreements with internal and external partners Collaborates with external University-based entities and 3rd parties on projects that advance the justice related knowledge base

FIELD SERVICES

WHO WE ARE	WHAT WE DO
Ed Randle Probation Director (925) 313-4199 Email Ed Randle	Day to day administration of services at field offices (Martinez, Antioch, and Richmond) Administration includes Juvenile and Criminal Court matters, investigation and report preparation, case management and supervision of individuals in the community
Kiki Farris Probation Director (925) 313-4196 Email Kiki Farris	Day to day administration of countywide specialty field services Administration includes Juvenile and Criminal Court matters, including investigation and report preparation, Juvenile prevention efforts, foster care, and supervision of individuals participating in Pretrial Services JJCC Prevention, Intervention and Community Outreach Subcommittee RJOB Community Engagement and Funding Subcommittee
AJ Lawrence Probation Manager (925) 313-4036 Email AJ Lawrence	Adult Felony Investigations Pretrial Services Community Outreach
Kevin Schrupp Probation Manager (925) 313-4158 Email Kevin Schrupp	Juvenile Investigations Juvenile Placement Foster Care Prevention
Robbyn-Nicole Livingston Probation Manager (510) 942-3430 Email Robbyn-Nicole Livingston	Richmond Field Office Operations West and Central County Adult Supervision West and Central County Juvenile Supervision West and Central County TAY West and Central County Gender Responsive Supervision Countywide Auto Theft Supervision Countywide Veteran’s Court Countywide Mental Health Diversion Court 1203.9 PC Adult Jurisdictional Transfer JJCC Data and Services Subcommittee
Tina Reyes Probation Manager (925) 431-1695 Email Tina Reyes	Antioch Field Office Operations East County Adult and Juvenile Supervision East County TAY Supervision Adult Domestic Violence (DV) and DUI Supervision High Risk DV Taskforce Evidence Based Practices (EBP) liaison for Field Services
Yuri Secoquian Probation Manager (925) 313-4036 Email Yuri Secoquian	Central County Adult Supervision Pretrial Services AB109/PRCS Supervision Risk Assessment Administrator Administration of Thinking for a Change – field services

JOHN A. DAVIS JUVENILE HALL

WHO WE ARE	WHAT WE DO
Malkia Crowder Probation Director (925) 957-2710 Email Malkia Crowder	Day-to-day administration of all facility programs and operations. Development and implementation of policy and procedure Staff training Administration of compliance with Title 15 and Title 24 regulations Juvenile Hall Auxiliary Board Member Facility tours and presentations
Kira Faulkner Probation Manager (925) 957-2711 Email Kira Faulkner	In the absence of the Director, day to day administration of all facility programs and operations Facility Operations PREA Coordinator Juvenile Hall ADA Coordinator Juvenile Intake and Home Supervision
Tamara Gusman-Taylor Probation Manager (925) 957-2712 Email Tamara Gusman-Taylor	In the absence of the Director, day to day administration of all facility programs and operations Personnel Briones Youth Academy Treatment Program – Juvenile Hall and Community Girls In Motion Treatment Program Evidence based practices implementation and programming at Juvenile Hall Behavior Management System Administration of Core Correctional Practices, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions – Substance Abuse, Aggression Replacement Training and Thinking for a Change at Juvenile Hall

STAFF DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUREAU

WHO WE ARE	WHAT WE DO
Jeff Waters Probation Director (925) 957-5386 Email Jeff Waters	Department Personnel Manager CLETS Coordinator Custodian of Records Department Safety Coordinator Combined Charities Coordinator Recruitment and Retention
Krista Knapp Probation Director (925) 957-5382 Email Krista Knapp	Development, oversight, and administration of Bureau activities in Staff Development Training Policy
Dan Huovinen Probation Manager (925) 957-5378 Email Dan Huovinen	Continuous Quality Improvement Collaborate with Field Services and Institution Special Projects/Committees Evidence Based Practices Training Programming Fidelity
Genny Maloney Probation Manager (925) 957-5383 Email Genny Maloney	Training Legislative Analysis Special Projects
Israel Carrero Probation Manager (925) 957-5377 Email Israel Carrero	Recruitment Safety Committee Chair Protected Leave Coordinator Hiring Manager