2024 American Correctional Association Election Booklet

2024 ELECTION

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David Flynn (WA) Health Services Assistant Secretary Washington State DOC

David Flynn served in prison management including service as the Superintendent, Associ ate Superintendent, and Correctional Captain leading both men’s and women’s prisons. Flynn is currently the Health Services Assistant Secretary for the Washington State DOC. Flynn earned his bachelor’s from Saint Martin’s University graduating magna cum laude, his master’s in public administration from the University of Washington’s Evan School of Public Policy, and a certificate of executive leadership in health care from Harvard University. He has twice been recognized as a Washington State DOC Supervisor of the Year. In 2021, he was a recipient of the Washington Governor’s Leadership in Management Award.

Stephanie L. Gravning (ND) Correctional Health Authority North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Stephanie L. Gravning worked as a medical provider for 2 years before accepting the position of correctional health authority. She received her medical degree at the University of North Dakota. Gravning is an active member of the coalition of correctional health authorities helping to develop and standardize best practices in correctional healthcare.

Steve Herrick (VA) Director of Health Services Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC)

Steve Herrick, Ph.D., M.S., M.S.H.A. has 20 years experience in various leadership positions including at a maximum-security forensic unit. He has been the facility director at both a Joint Commission accredited state psychiatric hospital and at the violent sexual predator unit in Virginia and successfully passed over seven Joint Commission and/or Medicaid audits. Herrick is currently the Director of Health Services for the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). He is also currently the Southern Region Representative of the Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities (CCHA) and serv ing as an educator at national events and training/mentoring at various New Health Authority trainings. Herrick is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Also, he was trained and practiced as a Foren sic Psychologist at a large academic medical center.

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