Region I – Sacramento Area 

Region I, encompasses institutions located in the northern area of California. This region plays a vital role in overseeing secure facility operations, implementing rehabilitation programs, and delivering high-quality healthcare services. Region I include institutions that serve a diverse incarcerated population, offering programs and services tailored to their needs. 

Area of Responsibility 

Region I is responsible for the management and support of the following institutions: 

• Folsom State Prison (FSP) 

• California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) 

• High Desert State Prison (HDSP) 

• Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) 

• Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) 

• Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) 

• California State Prison, Solano (SOL) 

• San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) 

These institutions collaborate to ensure effective and secure operations, focus on rehabilitation through evidence-based practices, and support incarcerated individuals in their journey toward reintegration. 

Collaborative Approach 

Region I operates as a hub for collaboration between three essential divisions: 

• Division of Adult Institutions (DAI): Ensures safety and efficient facility operations. 

• California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS): Provides comprehensive healthcare, including physical and mental health services. 

• Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP): Offers education, vocational training, and rehabilitative programs designed to reduce recidivism. 

Together, these divisions work to: 

• Streamline leadership oversight and decision-making. 

• Deliver consistent healthcare and rehabilitation services across all institutions. 

• Ensure staff and incarcerated individuals are supported with the resources and tools necessary for success. 

Leadership Team 

Region I’s leadership team comprises experienced professionals from DAI, CCHCS, and DRP, who ensure operations run smoothly and programs are delivered effectively. 

Regional Leadership (last updated Feb 2025) 

• DAI Associate Director: Patrick Eaton 

• CCHCS Regional Health Care Chief Executive Officer: Rainbow Brockenbrough 

• DRP Regional Assistant Superintendent: Hillary Iserman 

These leaders collaborate closely to provide operational guidance, monitor program implementation, and address challenges across institutions in the region. 

Programs and Initiatives 

Region I prioritizes rehabilitation, healthcare, and education through the following initiatives: 

• Rehabilitative Programs: Offering GED preparation, college courses, vocational training, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry. 

• Healthcare Services: Ensuring access to high-quality medical, mental health, and dental care through collaboration with CCHCS. 

• Community Reintegration Support: Programs that foster personal growth, address substance use, and improve interpersonal skills, aligning with statewide recidivism reduction goals.