Beyond the Badge
In Beyond the Badge, we highlight CDCR employees and retirees, their careers and efforts to achieve work-life balance through hobbies, volunteering and community involvement.
For as long as she can remember, Correctional Officer Cheryl Lonero wanted to work in law enforcement. Graduating the academy...
Read More About Officer Lonero: Prison work is ‘life changing’
Giselle “Gigi” Matteson has spent more than 25 years at CDCR fulfilling many missions including budget services, security and executive...
Read More About Warden Matteson inspires women to seek leadership roles
Looking back at a career spanning 35 years, retired Warden Cynthia Tampkins said joining the department was the best choice...
Read More About Retired Warden Cynthia Tampkins credits mentors
March is Women's History Month, when we celebrate and reflect on the many contributions of women to American history. For...
Read More About Secretary Allison reflects on Women’s History Month
"Rich is also the adhesive that has helped the receivership work cooperatively with CDCR, other state agencies and stakeholders. State...
Read More About Fond farewell from Rich Kirkland coworkers, friends
“I’m going to Disney World, and I’m taking The Bus.” The famous words of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward...
Acting Captain Monique Williams has been in state service since 2001, logging more than two decades with the department. She...
Read More About Black History Month spotlight: Monique Williams embraces change
In celebration of Black History Month, we honor Connie Gipson, Director of Adult Institutions and Executive Sponsor for the CDCR/CCHCS...
Read More About Black History Month spotlight: Director Connie Gipson
For two decades, Fire Captain Terry Mallery helped CDCR fulfill its mission of public safety through rehabilitation. His career was...
Read More About After 20 years, CCC Fire Captain Terry Mallery enjoys retirement
With a state career spanning seven decades, longtime DJJ employee Gloria Torres is taking her well-earned retirement. She began her...
Read More About After 54 years of state service, Gloria Torres retires