Angela Macon is a Parole Program Specialist, Quality Assurance Analyst for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections who currently oversees Assessor Parole Officers and supports the Cleveland Region Adult Parole Authority in evidence-based staff training and development. Previously, she worked as a Parole Officer for 8 years with the Cleveland APA and was assigned for 2 years as a full-time Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Task Force Officer in Cuyahoga County. She is a certified instructor/trainer/co-facilitator for Motivational Interviewing (currently participates in an MI Community of Practice for Parole), Core Correctional Practices, ORAS, Case Planning, Carey Guides, Anger Control, Decision Points, Thinking for a Change, Victim Awareness, Personal Responsibility of Violence Elimination, Batterer's Intervention, and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) Aerosol Projector training. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Sociology from Cleveland State University.

Andrew Pietras is a Parole Officer in Columbus, Oho. He is an evidence-based practice trainer for Ohio Parole. He is a certified Motivational Interviewing Instructor/Trainer. He is a certified facilitator for Cognitive Behavior Programs including Thinking for a Change and Decision Points. He co-coordinates program referrals for Columbus Parole. He was previously a case manager and program manager for a Community Based Correctional Facility where he helped program participants work through cognitive behavior programming and interventions. He has a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Baldwin Wallace University.

Joseph Suciu is a Parole Program Specialist for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. He was instrumental in the development of updated Evidence Practice training and applications. He has trained and coached extensively in evidence-based practice and Motivational Interviewing. He has developed motivational interviewing training curriculums for Criminal Justice professionals. He was recognized as the Division of Parole and Community Services Employee of the Year for 2020 and Cleveland Region’s Parole Officer of the Year for 2010. With over 29 years of Community Corrections experience, his previous positions include Parole Officer, Jail Coordinator, Program Administrator, Case worker and Cognitive Skills Specialist. Currently, he coordinates parole projects involving the incorporation of innovative solutions and evidence practice into community corrections practices. He obtained a Master of Science from the University of Cincinnati in Criminal Justice.

Glenn Tapia is the Director of Leadership and Organizational Intelligence with the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation (ACJI). Glenn has over 37 years of leadership and criminal justice experience in the public sector in Colorado to include 28 years in community supervision. His career includes 25 consecutive years with the State of Colorado in strategic oversight and advancement of Colorado’s community corrections systems to include his current full-time position as Director of Probation Services for Colorado’s Judicial Department. Glenn has over 13 years of executive leadership and management experience in both the executive and judicial branches of government. Glenn’s tenured experience with the state policy process, strategic implementation of evidence-based practices and programs, and multi-level collaboration is augmented with advanced education and experience with academic instruction. Glenn has an ardent commitment to excellence in criminal justice administration that is centered in the application of science to public safety policy.

Dr. Alexandra Walker is the Director of Community Relations and Strategy for the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation (ACJI). With more than 25 years of experience in the field of reentry and behavioral health, she offers a diverse background in evidence-based practices, training, program development, implementation science, and treatment modalities. As a practitioner in the field, Alex worked on a myriad of federal, state, and local justice initiatives and research projects and most recently was the Vice Chair of the Colorado Parole Board. Alex brings a wealth of experience in both community based and institutional corrections and is well versed in the development, implementation, and measurement of implementation related and decision making tools and is committed to helping organizations reach fidelity to their highest impact practices and programs. At ACJI, Alex’s super power is dreaming big! She provides tools, strategies, research and evaluation supports for implementation efforts at the state and local level, coaches leaders on implementation and staff engagement efforts, and develops practices and resources for specialized populations with organizations across the country.