Category: Staff Profiles

Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Sharing and reflecting on the history and perspectives of Native Americans

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
OYA staff reflect on the importance of Hispanic and Latino/a/x cultures as well as their own stories.

Making the World a Better Place
Rogue Valley’s new superintendent reflects on how she got into juvenile justice and her hopes for the facility.

Through Their Eyes
A youth in OYA custody asks the staff at his facility about why they chose this line of work.

OYA’s Ambassadors of Public Service
For Public Service Recognition Week, OYA is highlighting three team members whose work stands out.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is dedicated to honoring AAPI cultures and heritage.

Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates both the historical and modern-day contributions made by phenomenal African Americans.

2021 OYA Director’s Award winners announced
Ali Rolle, Brent Rutkowski, and Griselda Solano-Salinas are this year's winners.

Sharing perspectives on Veterans’ Day
OYA staff who are veterans talk about what the holiday means to them.

Peer Support Team Ready to Listen
OYA’s parole and probation staff are accustomed to helping others. But what happens when they need their own support?