Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
The Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee develops strategies to promote awareness of diversity and foster greater equity and inclusion through active learning, collaborations, and community engagement. The Committee reviews the Commission’s data, Rules, policies, operations, and resources, and makes specific recommendations to promote equity and procedural justice. The Committee facilitates the Commission’s continuing efforts to cultivate a culture of mutual respect that educates, advocates, engages, and empowers members to be productive and socially responsible global citizens.
2022 - 2023 Meeting Dates:
November 29, 2022
January 17, 2023
February 21, 2023
March 28, 2023
April 18, 2023
May 16, 2023
June 20, 2023
July 18, 2023
August 15, 2023
Chair
Sherry Jones
Commission Treasurer, Commissioner, Deputy Compact Administrator, UNITY Coordinator, Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Chair, Maryland
Biography
Sherry Jones is the Deputy Compact Administrator of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services and serves as the Maryland ICJ Commissioner. Currently, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Interstate Compact Unit and resolves discrepancies between State and Local Laws and ICJ Rules-Federal Laws. She serves on the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force Victim Services Committee and is Co-Chair of the Baltimore City Victims Services Committee. Her varied background includes advocacy, education/training, and formal/informal mentorship. Sherry earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology from Coppin State University and an Associates of Arts degree from Baltimore Community College in Early Childhood Education. She is also a graduate of Towson University’s Professional Leader Program and Department of Juvenile Services Leadership Development Institute. Sherry is one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women Honorees for her Professional Accomplishment, Community Leadership, and Mentoring. She believes serving as the Maryland Representative helps cultivate and refine her leadership skills.
Roster
| First Name | Last Name | Commission Title | Office Email | User Profile | ||
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Lisa | Bjergaard | Commissioner | North Dakota | lbjergaa@nd.gov | User Profile |
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Felicia | Dauway | Deputy Compact Administrator/Designee | South Carolina | InterstateCompact@djj.sc.gov | User Profile |
| Casey | Gerber | Commissioner | Wisconsin | casey.gerber@wisconsin.gov | User Profile | |
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Tasha | Hunt | Commissioner | Connecticut | Tasha.Hunt@jud.ct.gov | User Profile |
| Stephen | Jenkins | Deputy Compact Administrator / Designee | Louisiana | Stephen.Jenkins@la.gov | User Profile | |
| Richetta | Johnson | Staff - Returns, Travel Permits, Outgoing Sprvsn. | Virginia | richetta.johnson@djj.virginia.gov | User Profile | |
| Latosha | Mallory | Deputy Compact Administrator | Alabama | Latosha.Mallory@dys.alabama.gov | User Profile | |
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Rebecca | Moore | Commissioner / Deputy Compact Administrator | Massachusetts | rebecca.moore@state.ma.us | User Profile |
| Jessica | Nash | Commissioner / Compact Administrator | Rhode Island | Jessica.nash@dcyf.ri.gov | User Profile | |
| April | Simmons | Interstate Compact Specialist - Outgoing Cases | Indiana | April.Simmons@courts.in.gov | User Profile | |
| Guillermo | Viera Rosa | Commissioner | California | User Profile | ||
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Jessica | Wald | Deputy Compact Administrator / Designee | North Dakota | jlwald@nd.gov | User Profile |