Secretariat Services
This division coordinates the activities of the Institute’s several divisions and provides administrative and logistical support. This division also manages the secretariat duties for the following organizations:
International
APAI
The Association of Paroling Authorities International is a global association dedicated to the accomplishment of public safety and successful offender reentry through training, education, standards of evidence-based research and best practices, providing peer-based technical assistance and support in collaboration with strategic partners.
National
NAPE
Founded in 1981, the National Association of Probation Executives (NAPE) is a professional organization representing the chief executive officers of local, county, and state probation agencies.
State of Texas
TACA
The Texas Association for Court Administration was organized to encourage and promote continuing education and maintenance of professional standards for Court Administration and to aid in identifying the individual needs of the Courts and their administrative personnel in improving the administration of justice.
State of Texas
TASC
The Texas Association of Specialty Courts (TASC) was founded to: Increase local and statewide political, media and community awareness of the existence and success of drug courts; Support legislation authorizing funding for the operation of drug courts; and Provide support for jurisdictions wanting to establish drug courts.
State of Texas
TJA
The Texas Jail Association was formed on June 4, 1986, in Austin, TX. The organization's main objective is to provide a distinct and unified voice for corrections officers working in local jails. TJA's membership is comprised of Jail Administrators, Corrections Officers, Sheriffs, Support Staff, and other interested parties of the corrections profession in Texas.
State of Texas
TCA
Texas Corrections Association is dedicated to providing a forum for promoting quality correctional practices through professional growth, leadership, mentorship and education. TCA is organized to anticipate and respond to the needs of our members, clients and the general public.
State of Texas
TPA
In 1974, the Texas Probation Association was chartered to create an association just for probation professionals. The initial thought of a professional probation association brought about the importance of networking through training, and the ability to gather ideas on how we might better serve our communities and perform the tasks placed upon us by the courts.
State of Texas
TAPS
The Texas Association of Pretrial Services (TAPS) is a newly established, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of pretrial services within the State of Texas. TAPS was established on January 14, 2014, during a conference attended by nearly a hundred pretrial professionals from all over Texas. Our conference is affiliated with the National Association of Pretrial Services (NAPSA).
Secretariat Contacts
For more information about the Secretariat Services Division at CMIT, contact:
Assistant Director
Christie Davidson
Secretariat Services - NAPE
Secretariat Services - TCA
936-294-3757
Email Christie
Project Manager
Amber Gregory
Secretariat Services - TASC
Program Manager - SCRC
936-294-3916
Email Amber
Division Director
Sharese Hurst
Secretariat Services - TJA
Special Programs
936-294-1687
Email Sharese
Project Coordinator
Elizabeth Klawinsky
Community Corrections
Secretariat Services - TACA
936-294-1639
Email Elizabeth
Project Coordinator
Ashley Koonce
Secretariat Services - APAI
Secretariat Services - TCA
936-294-1706
Email Ashley
Program Specialist
Angela Semar
Secretariat Services - TAPTS
Secretariat Services - TPA
936-294-1640
Email Angela
Division Director
Amanda Wood
Secretariat Services - NJCSA
936-294-1227
Email Amanda