Nominees

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION

SEAT 1

EMMANUEL FONTENOT (VA) CANDIDATE PROFILE

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION

CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Emmanuel W. Fontenot is an educator, corrections professional, and accreditation leader with more than 30 years of experience in education and criminal justice. A graduate of Grambling State University, he began his career as a high school English teacher before serving 22 years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in a variety of education and leadership roles, including Regional Education Administrator and Chief of Staff to the Warden. Since joining the Virginia Department of Corrections in 2013, Fontenot has advanced to Compliance, Certification, and Accreditation Manager. Under his leadership, all VADOC facilities achieved ACA accreditation, contributing to the Department earning both the Global Eagle Award and the Lucy Webb Hayes Award. Fontenot is active in his church, community, and professional organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is a dedicated public servant, mentor, and proud father and grandfather.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE Compliance, Certification & Accreditation Manager, Virginia Department of Corrections 22 Years in Federal Corrections & Law Enforcement ACA Accreditation & Compliance Oversight Correctional Education & Organizational Leadership Policy Administration & Staff Development Recipient of the Global Eagle Award & Lucy Webb Hayes Award Leadership

American Correctional Association Accreditation Leadership Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Advocate for Correctional Accreditation & Professional Development Community & Public Speaking Leader

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