Kevin Kempf, Executive Director

CLA is the most exclusive correctional association in the world. Our members lead over 400,000 correctional professionals and 8 million inmates, probationers, and parolees.  Our CLA staff is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and advancing the profession of corrections.  

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Katie Scott,  Director of Member Services

 Katie Scott coordinates and facilitates research, special events and manages multiple CLA committees. Mrs. Scott works closely with the state research departments to coordinate surveys for CLA members.  She is responsible for monitoring, and execution of the website and the membership database.  Mrs. Scott works in close collaboration and partnership with her team to guarantee member expectations are met or exceeded. 

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Stevyn Fogg, Director of Governance & Strategic Initiatives 

Stevyn Fogg leads CLA's efforts to expand and maintain the organization's knowledge on evidence-based and best practices in criminal justice, corrections, reentry, and other issues that promotes leadership excellence and professionalism.  She works closely with multiple state, federal, community-based, and philanthropic organizations to advance the goals of CLA.

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Derek Howell, Director of Operations 

Derek is the Director of Operations for the corporate partnership program and assists with special projects, grant acquisitions, and grant management. Mr.  Howell plays a key role in conference planning and is the staff liaison for multiple CLA committees. His focus is on promoting, supporting, and advancing the profession of corrections.

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Tanna Perez, Human Resources and Financial Manager 

Tanna Perez is responsible for overseeing the financial and HR operations within the association, ensuring financial integrity and compliance. She plays a key role in coordinating surveys and gathering valuable feedback for CLA members. Additionally, Tanna works closely with the Past Presidents Committee to oversee the annual Susan Hunter scholarship, ensuring its successful implementation and alignment with the association’s goals. Her contributions support both organizational goals and member engagement. 

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Taylor Lister,  Event Support Specialist

Taylor Lister works alongside Director of Member Services, Katie Scott, to plan, organize, and execute special events and conferences across the country. Taylor assists in the coordination of vendors and services to provide a valuable experience for CLA’s members, associates, and partners. Taylor’s goal is to create a space for all to come together to collaborate to better corrections and better themselves.

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Avery Plew, Event Support Specialist

Avery Plew works alongside the Director of Member Services, Katie Scott. Her responsibilities include planning, organizing, and executing special events and conferences nationwide. Avery assists in coordinating vendors and services to ensure a valuable experience for CLA’s members, associates, and partners. Her goal is to create a space where everyone can collaborate to improve corrections and foster personal growth.

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