AWC CEO appointed to newly established committee
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Western College (AWC) says Reetika Dhawan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the campus' entrepreneurial division and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs, has been selected to join the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry's (ADCRR) Director's Advisory Committee.
AWC says ADCRR announced applications last December for a committee to support department transparency and accountability by providing feedback to ADCRR Director Ryan Thornell" on the following key topics:
- Education
- Substance use disorder
- Mental health services
- Reentry
- Vocational training and career readiness
- Tribal relations
- Peer mentorship
- Women's services
AWC says Dhawan was "one of nine representatives selected" to join the inaugural committee.
"I am honored to serve on the Director's Advisory Committee for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry. Education within correctional facilities offers individuals a vital opportunity for personal growth and skill development, which are essential for successful reintegration into society. By providing access to educational programs, we can empower incarcerated individuals to transform their lives and contribute positively to our communities upon release."
Reetika Dhawan, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs
During her two-year term on the committee, AWC says Dhawan will tour prisons across the state and "provide counsel on the department's focus areas, assisting to reshape the work of corrections facilities."
The first meeting for the committee is taking place early next month, according to AWC.
