There is Strength To Be Found In Confronting Challenges
Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on correctional staff wellness
STEPHEN B WALKER
I am a distinguished correctional health and wellness advocate with over 35 years of experience committed to holistic care. My expertise spans academia, healthcare, and law enforcement, driving transformative policies and practices. I emphasize education, trauma-informed care, and resilience, recognizing the interconnectedness of wellness within correctional settings and the broader community.
As the Director of Correctional Health for the California Correctional Peace Officers Association and Wellness Program Director for One Voice United, I have led groundbreaking correctional research and advocated for holistic care policies. I collaborate with key stakeholders, disseminate vital healthcare information to enhance staff well-being and foster relationships with government officials to position the association as a critical nonpartisan resource in criminal justice policymaking.
My advocacy work is broad and deep, presenting as a subject matter specialist at the White House and serving to guide community coalitions. I engage with numerous organizations, including Columbia University's Square One Project, Chicago Beyond's Holistic Safety Action Alliance, and Inside Circle. I have testified before the Congressional Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee and participated in the UCLA Just Transition Collaborative. My extensive board memberships and co-founding of the California African American Political Action Committee underscore my commitment to community engagement and systemic change, driven by a passion for holistic care and transformative justice.
Empowering Change
I am a distinguished correctional health and wellness advocate with over 35 years of experience and a deep commitment to holistic care. My expertise bridges academia, healthcare, and law enforcement to foster transformative policies and practices. In my various engagements, I champion education, trauma-informed care, and resilience, emphasizing the interconnectedness of wellness within correctional settings and the broader community.
Embrace the power of authentic expression, infusing every word with meaning and intention. We will explore the limitless landscape of impactful perspective and narrative sharing, where your words have the power to shape destinies and spark transformation. Through years of experience, commission, listening, and learning, I have developed invaluable and unique skills in cross-disciplinary advocacy, enabling me to effectively communicate and advocate for transformative positions and changes across various fields and communities.
