Corrections Advisory Board, Department of

Board and Commission Details

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Corrections Advisory Board, Department of

Contact Name

Shelith Hansbro

Contact Title

Director's Office, Illinois Department of Correcrtions

Contact E-Mail

shelith.hansbro@illinois.gov

Function

The Board advises Department of Corrections director on policy matters and programs for adults confined in state correctional institutions, and for the care and supervision of those released on parole.

Term

6 years

Senate Confirmation

No

Qualifications

Members must have an interest in and knowledge of adult correctional work. No state officials. At least one member must be age 60 or over.

Compensation

Reimbursed for expenses

Composition

13 members - 11 appointed by the Governor (1 at least age 60) - Director, Department of Corrections, ex-officio - Assistant Director, Adult Division, Department of Corrections, ex-officio

Chair

Selected by the board

Authority

730 ILCS 5/3-2-6


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Tapia, Nneka Jones 01/15/2026 07/07/2020 Governor Member Kendall
Williams-Schafer, Alyssa 07/08/2022 Statute Ex-Officio Assistant Director, Dept. of Corrections
Olson, David 01/15/2031 09/29/2009 Governor Member Cook
Vollen-Katz, Jennifer 01/15/2029 03/24/2023 Governor Member
Jones, Loren V. 01/15/2030 02/28/2025 Governor Member Cook
Hughes, Latoya Statute Ex-Officio Director, Dept. of Corrections
Johnson, Lejia 01/15/2031 04/19/2024 Governor Member Cook
Mansfield, Alexis 01/15/2029 01/05/2024 Governor Member Cook
Vacant 01/15/2027 Governor Member
Stephens, Nathan A. 01/15/2025 07/26/2024 Governor Member Champaign
Skidar, Reena 01/15/2031 12/20/2024 Governor Member Cook
Chamberlain, Marlon 01/15/2028 10/12/2022 Governor Member
Joseph, Sadie 01/15/2029 05/05/2023 Governor Member