Danielle Ward

• Direct and supervise key operational departments including maintenance, medical services, and business office functions within a medical correction facility.
• Work in close conjunction with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) to ensure continuity of care and coordinated operations for the incarcerated population for all DRC.
• Lead development and revision of local policies governing operations between FMC and OSUWMC, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality of care.
• Oversee collaboration between custody, healthcare, and administrative teams to maintain a secure, effective healthcare delivery environment.

Franklin Medical Center Correctional Officer

| May 2013 – April 2016

• Provided executive oversight of special services operations, including programming, unit management, and institutional support services.
• Supervised several departments such as: Medical, Mental Health, Education, Recovery Services and Religious Services to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and alignment with DRC strategic initiatives.
• Directed policy development and revisions to strengthen institutional effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with executive leadership and external stakeholders to enhance programming and service delivery.

Ohio Reformatory for Women-

Lieutenant | April 2016 – March 2020

TWL Captain | August 2019 – February 2020

• Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs enhancing the incarcerated populations engagement and skill development.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess the incarcerated population needs and create individualized treatment plans.
• Trained staff on conflict resolution techniques, improving overall safety and security within the institution.
• Facilitated workshops on life skills, fostering positive behavioral change among the incarcerated population.

• Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
• Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.