In March of 2024, as part of Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Women’s History Month Programming, Angela Geisinger, Sr. Director of Programs for the GEO Continuum of Care, participated in a Women in Corrections panel hosted by the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in partnership with the FAU Career Center.
The panel also included Chekevia Cox, a Probation Officer with the Florida Department of Corrections, Nicole Landrum, Assistant Bureau Chief with the Florida Department of Corrections, and Major Daryln Morris, a commanding officer with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Cassandra Atkin-Plunk, PhD, Associate Director and Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Ryan Meldrum, PhD, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs moderated the panel.
Each corrections professional had the opportunity to share their personal story and experience. The panelists provided insight into challenges that they’ve faced as women in a male dominated profession and gave advice to individuals looking to start a career in corrections. Each panelist provided meaningful responses to the following questions:
1. What inspired you to choose to work in the field of corrections?
2. When most people hear about working in corrections, their assumption is that the person likely is an officer or guard, but what other career opportunities exist within corrections?
3. What advice do you have for women in particular who might be considering a career in corrections?
4. What are some of the unanticipated challenges, whether they be personal or professional, that you have had to face working in corrections?
5. What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The evening concluded with Q&A with the audience. We are all looking forward to the next segment of Women in Corrections.
