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Greg Zermeño
Gregorio Sanchez Zermeño
is an expert in youth correctional programming and vocational
training.
Employment History
Appointed by Governor Davis to oversee California Department
of Youth Authority (CYA). Responsible for the incarceration,
program content and preparing of 7,000 young men and women
committed to the CYA and lead 5,000 staff members to ensure
the appropriate values and procedures are utilized. Greg emphasized
the importance of community justice models and their effectiveness
in training youth.
Superintendent for DeWitt Nelson Correction
Facility in Stockton which was designed to rehabilitate adult
wards. He managed a multi-disciple staff of over 650, which
included peace officers, teachers, administrative support
and clerical services as well as oversee the security, budget
and maintenance for four facilities. Greg was instrumental
in developing a national model for community justice, for
which DeWitt Nelson Correction Facility was recognized as
the only facility in the United States operating under such
model.
The California Youth Authority's Preston School
of Industry in Ione had a population of 980 young men, and
Mr. Zermeño was responsible for 14 living units. Preston
School is stands out from the other CYA facilities because
of its individualized programs. The programs Greg managed
included the L.E.A. Boot Camp, Specialized Counseling Programs,
Intensive Treatment Programs and the Pre-Camp Training Program.
The Reception Center is a CYA institution in
Norwalk, receiving wards for assessment and evaluation at
the beginning of their incarceration. Greg managed the operations
of the clinic and was instrumental in developing a classification
change to Youth Counselor from Group Supervisor, which created
a savings for the Center and effectively serviced the ward
population.
Greg Zermeño has served as Superintendent
for youth authority institutions in California after serving
in many others and working his way up from positions such
as Assistant Superintendent, Supervising Parole Agent, Program
Manager, Drug Resource Specialist and Parole Agent. Greg is
committed to the future of California's youth that at times
are neglected in the system and strives to provide an environment
for them to grow and learn for their benefit and California's.
He has also taught correctional philosophy and juvenile justice
procedures to students of Sacramento City College's outreach
programs.
Professional Affiliations
and Community Service
He has been a member of the Mexican-American Correctional
Association since 1971 when he founded the organization and
served as its first State President. He is also an active
member of the Latino Peace Officers Association, Sacramento
Chapter, which serves to enhance opportunities for Latinos
to enter field in law enforcement.
Greg is the Vice President, Board of Directors for the American
Red Cross, Sacramento/Sierra Chapter. He oversees the operations
of the Red Cross operations in five counties.
Education
Greg Zermeño was a student of Masters of Social Science
at California State University, San Jose where he earned his
B.S. in Sociology/Corrections.
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