Ruth Coffman
Deputy Program Director
Ruth Coffman provides support for state initiatives, focusing on improving community supervision and overall data utilization in state correctional departments. Previously, she worked at the Colorado Department of Corrections, where she oversaw improvements in compassionate release, parole reform, and market-wage
work programs. Ruth also was the first executive director of the University of Chicago Health Lab and the first research director for the Cook County Sheriff’s Department of Corrections. She has a BS in International Political Economy from Georgetown University, as well as an MPP and MDiv from the University of Chicago.
Courses taught by Ruth Coffman
Leading on Data
2025
Description This course was created by the CSG Justice Center team with input from the Correctional Leaders Association (CLA) and designed for department of corrections executive leadership teams. In this course, you’ll find short, practical lessons to either help you . . .
- Free
- Aug 01, 2025
- 2025
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