UpClose With Beth Skinner

This month’s member spotlight features Beth Skinner., Director of the Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC). Dr. Beth Skinner was named the Director of the IDOC in June 2019. Director Skinner started her career as an intern with the Sixth Judicial District, Department of Correctional Services in Coralville, Iowa in 2002.

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