FYI
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: NEWS FOR AND ABOUT PSA
SUMMER 2022
FYI: NEWS FOR AND ABOUT PSA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello, Neighbors • P. 1 Our Structure • P. 2 Talk the Talk • P. 4 Hello...Goodbye • P. 5
HELLO, NEIGHBORS When I was growing up, I loved watching Sesame Street. In just one hour, those loveable Muppets and actors would teach me everything from counting and letters to how to resolve conflict. I know I'm not alone here - how many of you are hearing "sunny day, sweeping the clouds away..." right now? In many of the most memorable scenes, the lessons were taught using music and songs. One of my all-time favorite Sesame Street songs is “The People in Your Neighborhood.” The song was performed nearly thirty times on various episodes from 1969 until its last performance in 2007. I sang it so much that my mom actually bought me the book (don't judge me, but I still sing it from time to time)! The song was so great because it asked a simple but really important question: “who are the people in your neighborhood?...the people that you meet…when you’re walking down the street…the people that you meet each day.” Those lyrics were followed by identification of the various roles in the neighborhood and a description of what each person did – “…a fireman is a person in your neighborhood…a fireman is brave it’s said, his engine is shiny red, (continued on next page) if there’s a fire anywhere about, I’ll be sure to put it out.”
When you think about it, it is great to know the people that you see and interact with each day. Prior to the pandemic, each of us could probably sing our own version of the song as we walked the halls here at PSA, pointing out our colleagues and describing what each of them does to keep PSA running. Since the pandemic, we no longer have the same little “neighborhood,” and we don’t see the same people each day. In fact, many people have come and gone during the pandemic that we may not even know or know about! This issue of FYI is designed to update you on what’s been happening in your PSA neighborhood since our last issue (March 2022). Flip through the pages to get updates on our organizational structure as well as new faces that we’ve welcomed over the last few months.
This is an image of the book I had! Yes, I got this picture from the internet, but I'm sure my original copy is still in my mom's bookcase!
Happy Reading,
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
WE INTRODUCED OUR NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE IN FY 2019, BUT COULDN'T OPERATIONALIZE IT... UNTIL NOW!
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE (CONT'D.)
For those of you who have been around for a while, you’ll recall that we adopted a new organizational structure way back in 2019. If you were here, you’ll also recall that budget constraints have kept us from fully realizing that structure…until now! Continue reading for an overview. PSA is comprised of three components: the Office of the Director (OD) and two divisions – the Division of Defendant Engagement and System Support (DESS) and the Division of Management and Administration (MA). The Office of the Director is headed by a Senior Executive, the PSA Director, and is managed by the Chief of Staff. DESS and MA are each headed by a Senior Executive, referred to as an Assistant Director (AD). DESS is comprised of four Offices: Pre-Release and Testing (OPRT), Post-Release and Supervision (OPRS), Forensic Toxicology Services (OFTS), and Administrative Services (OAS). Each Office is headed by a Deputy Assistant Director (DAD).
MA is comprised of six Offices: Finance and Administration (OFA), Human Capital Management (OHCM), Information Technology (OIT), Justice and Community Relations (OJCR), Legal Services (OLS), and Planning, Policy and Analysis (OPPA). Consistent with DESS, each Office is headed by a Deputy Assistant Director (DAD). Many Offices within DESS and MA are divided into Units, each of which is headed by a Unit Chief. Units are typically subdivided into Teams, each of which is headed by a Supervisor.
TALK THE TALK Along with our organizational changes come a few language changes that you should know. Some of the changes are based on the new structure, while others are based on our move to Risk-Based Services (RBS). We know that old habits are hard to break, but it's important that we begin talking about our new structure using common terms. See below for a partial list of what's old and what's new: What's Old: Operations (Ops) What's New: Division of Defendant Engagement and System Support (DESS) With our new structure, we no longer have "Operations." Components that used to be referred to as Operations are now incorporated into DESS. What's Old: Associate Director, Deputy Director What's New: Assistant Director Under our old structure, we had an Associate Director for Operations and a Deputy Director. Under the new structure, both former titles have been replaced by the new title, Assistant Director. We now have an Assistant Director for DESS and an Assistant Director for MA. What's Old: Program Director What's New: Unit Chief Within Operations, many senior leaders were referred to as Program Directors. Under our new structure, all Program Directors are now Unit Chiefs. Stay tuned for additional name changes that will be unveiled during our RBS launch later this year! While each of us plays an important role in the life of PSA, there are times when we need to refer to a subset of the Agency for a specific purpose. Please see below for a description of some key terms that refer to various groups within PSA: PSA Executive Leadership Team - Refers to the PSA Director, DESS Assistant Director, MA Assistant Director, and Chief of Staff PSA Senior Leadership Team - Refers to the PSA Director, DESS Assistant Director, MA Assistant Director, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Assistant Directors PSA Management Team - Refers to all non-bargaining unit employees throughout PSA DESS/MA Senior Leadership Team - Refers to the DESS/MA Assistant Director, Deputy Assistant Directors, and Unit Chiefs Office Leadership Team - Refers to Deputy Assistant Director, Unit Chiefs, and Supervisors PSA Leadership Team - Refers to all PSA employees, irrespective of bargaining unit status - YES, that means you!
HELLO... Please join us in welcoming the newest members of PSA: Name
Division/Office/Unit/Team
Title
Arrival
Tommy Keel, Jr. Anusha Rankoth Richard Gilbert Tamara Brown Karen Lellock Christina Parrish-Jenkins Neville Campbell-Adams Monique Huntley Stephanie Hawtof
DESS/OPRT/DTRSU/Drug Testing Team 2 DESS/OFTS/Confirmation Team MA/OFA MA/OFA MA MA/OHCM/TCDU DESS/OPRT MA/OIT MA/OHCM
Drug Testing Technician Supervisory Toxicologist Financial Specialist Supervisory Contract Specialist Assistant Director Instructional Designer Deputy Assistant Director IT Specialist (Security) HR Specialist (ER/LR)
May 2022 May 2022 May 2022 June 2022 June 2022 June 2022 June 2022 July 2022 July 2022
Please join us in congratulating PSA employees who have been promoted to new positions: Name
Division/Office/Unit/Team
Title
Effective
Wymeteria Foster Triston Scott Emmanuel Anum Angela Wigglesworth Geraldine Decembre Tracey Palmer Destinee Bullock Jazzmin Pollard Laud Acquah Alejandro Guerrero George Monk Jeremy Schuhmacher LaAntoinette Camm Jessenia Velasquez
DESS/OPRS/Supervision 2/EM Team 3 DESS/OPRT/DTRSU/Release Services Team MA/OPPA/Research and Analysis Unit MA/OHCM/TCDU MA MA/OLS DESS/OPRT/DTRSU/Release Services Team DESS/OPRT/DTRSU/Release Services Team DESS/OPRT/DSU/Diagnostic Team 4 DESS/OPRT/DSU/Diagnostic Team 4 DESS/OPRS/Supervision Unit 2 DESS/OPRS/Supervision Unit 1 DESS/OPRT/DSU/Diagnostic Team 4 MA/OHCM
Pretrial Services Officer Asst. Pretrial Services Officer Unit Chief Senior Training Officer Senior Special Assistant to AD Deputy Assistant Director Asst. Pretrial Services Officer Asst. Pretrial Services Officer Pretrial Services Officer Pretrial Services Officer Unit Chief Unit Chief Supv. Pretrial Services Officer Supv. Personnel Security Officer
March 2022 March 2022 April 2022 April 2022 June 2022 June 2022 July 2022 July 2022 July 2022 July 2022 July 2022 July 2022 July 2022 July 2022
GOODBYE... Please join us in sending well wishes to members of PSA who have retired or departed for new adventures: Name
Division/Office
Departure
Tamisha Antrum Jamillah Graves Thomas Jones Santiago Mendez Veryon Moore
DESS/OFTS OD MA/OIT DESS/OPRT MA/OFA
April 2022 May 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022
IN MEMORIAM...
Karen M. Gilchrist September 1, 1969 - May 9, 2022
Please continue to keep the family of our dear friend and colleague, Karen M. Gilchrist, in your thoughts and prayers.