Nominees

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

SEAT 1

STEVE MORA (TX) CANDIDATE PROFILE

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (JUVENILE)

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

A senior corrections and juvenile justice executive with more than 32 years of leadership experience in detention operations, compliance, auditing, and organizational administration. Currently serving as Deputy Chief for the Travis County Juvenile Probation Department, providing executive oversight of secure juvenile services, strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, risk management, and organizational improvement initiatives. Recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening accountability systems, and implementing evidence-based practices that improve safety, security, and rehabilitative outcomes. Previously served as Juvenile Detention Division Director for Travis County, Facility Administrator for an ICE detention facility, and in senior leadership positions with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, including Assistant Director, Warden, Associate Warden, and Regional Administrator. Throughout his career, he has overseen correctional operations, accreditation efforts, compliance programs, labor relations, security operations, audits, and organizational performance initiatives. A recognized expert in accreditation and compliance, he is a Certified PREA Auditor and has served on the American Correctional Association Standards Committee since 2015, contributing to the development of national correctional standards and best practices. His expertise includes juvenile justice administration, correctional operations, strategic planning, ACA and PREA compliance, investigations, crisis management, staff development, and organizational leadership.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE

32+ Years in Corrections & Juvenile Justice Leadership Executive Leadership of Secure Detention & Correctional Facilities ACA Accreditation & PREA Compliance Strategic Planning, Policy Development & Risk Management Investigations, Auditing & Organizational Accountability Staff Development, Labor Relations & Operational Excellence

American Correctional Association Standards Committee Certified PREA Auditor Juvenile Justice & Corrections Leadership Advocate Accreditation & Compliance Subject Matter Expert

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