2024 American Correctional Association Election Booklet

2024 ELECTION

Board of Governors

Board of Governors — Parole, Aftercare or Post-Release Supervision (1 Position)

Brandeshawn Harris (NC) Chief Deputy Secretary of Operations North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

Brandeshawn Harris previously served the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, starting as a Correction Officer in 1995 and advancing to roles including Lieutenant, Investigator, Warden’s Assistant, Deputy Warden, and Warden. Harris is the Chief Deputy Secretary of Opera tions at the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. She was Interim Commissioner for the Division of Prisons (June-Dec 2022) and Assistant Commissioner (2019-2022). She holds degrees from the University of Akron (AA in Criminal Justice), Tiffin University (BA in Criminal Justice Administra tion), and Indiana Wesleyan University (MSM in Management). She is on the ACA Legislative Committee and Chair of WWICC (2021-2024) and is a lifetime NABCJ member.

René Hinojosa (TX) Division Director Texas Department of Criminal Justice

René has worked for TDCJ since 1994, beginning his career as a Parole Officer. He worked his way up the ranks gaining experience in several key leadership roles within the agency including positions in Contract Management, Contract Oversight, Risk Management, Rehabilitation and Programming. He currently holds the position of Parole Division Director managing over 1900 em ployees in 70 offices and overseeing the supervision of over 75,000 parolees. He currently serves as President for the Texas Corrections Association and is a member of the ACA’s Probation and Parole Committee. René plans to use his experience in rehabilitation and community supervision to work with other members of the ACA’s Board of Governors to develop strong programs and policies focusing on strengthening reentry services and continu um of care to enhance outcomes for all.

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2024 ACA Election