2026 ACA Winter Conference Long Beach CA_Program Book

SpeCial SeSSion

HealtH Care SpeCial SeSSion & lunCHeon

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 • 12–1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom

Dr. Mariel Marlow Director, Office of Correctional Health American Correctional Association

Meet tHe new DireCtor! a new CHapter for CorreCtional HealtH: leaDerSHip, innovation anD tHe patH forwarD Overview Join the American Correctional Association for a special Health Care Luncheon introducing Dr. Mariel Marlow, ACA’s new Director of Correctional Health. In a sit-down interview with past ACA President, Dr. Lannette Linthicum, Dr. Marlow will share her professional journey into correctional health, outline her vision for the ACA Office of Correctional Health and discuss how ACA is uniquely positioned to lead the next era of correctional healthcare nationwide. Drawing on experience across public health, policy and correctional systems, this session will explore how data, innovation, collaboration and practical solutions can strengthen care delivery, support the workforce and improve outcomes for incarcerated populations and the communities they return to. This is both an introduction, and an invitation, to shape the future of correctional health together.

Event Highlights Director’s Address

An introduction to ACA’s new Director of Correctional Health and her vision for the field. The State and Future of Correctional Health Key challenges, emerging trends, and opportunities for leadership How population health and innovation can drive smarter decisions and better outcomes in corrections. Interactive Discussion & Networking Luncheon Engage with peers and ACA leadership in a setting designed for meaningful conversation and collaboration. at the national level. From Data to Action

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