Auditor search

Below is a list of all currently certified, previously certified, decertified, suspended, and restricted auditors. Auditor searches can be customized by location and certification status.

Each PREA audit must have one lead DOJ-certified PREA auditor who is responsible for the conduct of the audit and all work products. A lead auditor can employ other DOJ-certified PREA auditors to function as secondary auditors or support staff who are not DOJ-certified auditors. However, it is important to know that auditors who have been decertified or who are on suspension may not participate in PREA audits, nor as an agent of a PREA auditor. (See 34 U.S.C. §30307(e)(8)(B)(i).) An auditor with 'Restricted' status may need permission from the DOJ PREA Management Office to initiate new PREA audits or complete PREA audits in progress.

Agencies and facilities, as well as DOJ-certified PREA auditors seeking audit support staff, are strongly encouraged to check the list for the names of auditors who have been decertified and auditors who are suspended, to ensure that the selected auditor and support staff employed by the auditor are eligible.

Note that auditors who voluntarily surrendered their certification or were not recertified when their three-year certification expired are still eligible to participate in an audit as an agent of a DOJ-certified PREA auditor.

Auditors submitted the bio information located below. The PRC posted only those bios from certified auditors who consented, and made only minor spelling, punctuation, and grammar corrections. 

Questions about eligibility to conduct an audit or serve as support staff should be directed to the PRC by submitting a Contact us form.

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Harley Allen
Certification Status
No longer certified
Elizabethtown, KY
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Date Formerly Certified:
Joseph Allotey
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Certified
Richmond, VA
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Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Joseph
Joseph Allotey is currently employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections as the Regional PREA/ADA Analyst with approximately two decades of correctional experience. In this position, he provides and supports the operations and activities related to PREA and ADA within the region for facilities and community corrections. Joseph has held multiple positions in VADOC and has various certifications as well as professional licenses. Joseph is also the founder of JN Allotey Consulting LLC, which focuses on providing Smart, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely results for his clients. Joseph graduated from Averett University with an MS in Criminal Justice Administration.
Shamroque Alvis-Hill
Certification Status
No longer certified
Salem, OR
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Date Formerly Certified:
Joshua Amaro
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Certified
Bronx, NY
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Adult facilities
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Joshua
Joshua is currently a Senior Compliance Officer for the New York City Administration for Children's Services under the Division of Youth and Family Justice. He previously worked for the New York City Department of Corrections as a PREA Compliance Manager and a New York State Peace Officer. Joshua possesses a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and a Master's in Social Work. His experience with youth and adults range from direct services to assisting with writing policies.
Marlean Ames
Certification Status
Certified
Akron, OH
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Last Recertified On
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Juvenile facilities
Read more about Marlean
Marlean has over 35 years of experience in both the adult and juvenile criminal justice system. She is currently the Juvenile Community Correctional Facility (CCF) PREA Administrator for the state of Ohio Depatment of Youth Services. She was previously the agency PREA administrator for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) for over 5 years. Until February 2024 she was working back in a ODYS Juvenile facility as the facility investigator/grievance coordinator. Previous to ODYS, she served as bailiff and court administrator for Medina County Court of Common Pleas, was an adult probation officer and victim advocate. Marlean has facilitated PREA trainings across the State of Ohio since 2009 within the juvenile justice system educating staff on vulnerabilities of confined youth. She has also conducted PREA audits for DHS since 2020.
Sandra Amoia
Certification Status
No longer certified
Albany, NY
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Date Formerly Certified:
Cheryl Anderson
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No longer certified
Blythewood, SC
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Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
Theodric Anderson
Certification Status
Decertified
Rockville, MD
Certification Date
Date Decertified:
Reason for Decertification:
Failure to complete and submit the PREA Auditor Certification Agreement by the designated deadline
David Andraska
Certification Status
Certified
Black River Falls, WI
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Last Recertified On
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Adult facilities
Read more about David
David recently retired from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), where he last served as superintendent of the Black River Correctional Center. Over the course of his career of 38 years, David held many positions, including superintendent, deputy warden, institution business director, finance officer, and auditor. He has many years of experience performing audits and investigations, including for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). David currently conducts accreditations audits for ACA.
Melissa Andrewjeski
Certification Status
Certified
Tri Cities, WA
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Adult facilities
Read more about Melissa
As the Assistant Secretary for the Women's Prison Division for the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), Melissa is focused on strategic initiatives that create a humanistic approach to prison operations. She has served in the DOC for over 33 years in many different operational capacities. Her true passion is improving prison environments by operationalizing the core principles of gender responsivity, reimaging prison with a trauma informed lens, and improving sexual safety.

Melissa has worked in many different capacities at 5 DOC locations in her career including: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Correctional Program Manager and Dean of Correctional Education. During her tenure she was the accreditation manager for American Correctional Association, was the Prison Rape Elimination Compliance Manager for two different prison environments and she has implemented trauma informed programming. Her passion is improving the prison environment for the safety of staff and those in her care and custody. Melissa earned a Master's in Social Work degree from Walla Walla University and has a minor in drug and alcohol counseling from Eastern Washington University. Melissa is an adjunct faculty for Heritage University.
Harley Allen
Certification Status
No longer certified
Elizabethtown, KY
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Date Formerly Certified:
Shamroque Alvis-Hill
Certification Status
No longer certified
Salem, OR
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Date Formerly Certified:
Marlean Ames
Certification Status
Certified
Akron, OH
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Marlean
Marlean has over 35 years of experience in both the adult and juvenile criminal justice system. She is currently the Juvenile Community Correctional Facility (CCF) PREA Administrator for the state of Ohio Depatment of Youth Services. She was previously the agency PREA administrator for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) for over 5 years. Until February 2024 she was working back in a ODYS Juvenile facility as the facility investigator/grievance coordinator. Previous to ODYS, she served as bailiff and court administrator for Medina County Court of Common Pleas, was an adult probation officer and victim advocate. Marlean has facilitated PREA trainings across the State of Ohio since 2009 within the juvenile justice system educating staff on vulnerabilities of confined youth. She has also conducted PREA audits for DHS since 2020.
Cheryl Anderson
Certification Status
No longer certified
Blythewood, SC
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Date Formerly Certified:
David Andraska
Certification Status
Certified
Black River Falls, WI
Certification Date
Last Recertified On
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about David
David recently retired from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), where he last served as superintendent of the Black River Correctional Center. Over the course of his career of 38 years, David held many positions, including superintendent, deputy warden, institution business director, finance officer, and auditor. He has many years of experience performing audits and investigations, including for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). David currently conducts accreditations audits for ACA.
Joseph Allotey
Certification Status
Certified
Richmond, VA
Certification Date
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Joseph
Joseph Allotey is currently employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections as the Regional PREA/ADA Analyst with approximately two decades of correctional experience. In this position, he provides and supports the operations and activities related to PREA and ADA within the region for facilities and community corrections. Joseph has held multiple positions in VADOC and has various certifications as well as professional licenses. Joseph is also the founder of JN Allotey Consulting LLC, which focuses on providing Smart, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely results for his clients. Joseph graduated from Averett University with an MS in Criminal Justice Administration.
Joshua Amaro
Certification Status
Certified
Bronx, NY
Certification Date
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Juvenile facilities
Read more about Joshua
Joshua is currently a Senior Compliance Officer for the New York City Administration for Children's Services under the Division of Youth and Family Justice. He previously worked for the New York City Department of Corrections as a PREA Compliance Manager and a New York State Peace Officer. Joshua possesses a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and a Master's in Social Work. His experience with youth and adults range from direct services to assisting with writing policies.
Sandra Amoia
Certification Status
No longer certified
Albany, NY
Certification Date
Date Formerly Certified:
Theodric Anderson
Certification Status
Decertified
Rockville, MD
Certification Date
Date Decertified:
Reason for Decertification:
Failure to complete and submit the PREA Auditor Certification Agreement by the designated deadline
Melissa Andrewjeski
Certification Status
Certified
Tri Cities, WA
Certification Date
Certification Type
Adult facilities
Read more about Melissa
As the Assistant Secretary for the Women's Prison Division for the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), Melissa is focused on strategic initiatives that create a humanistic approach to prison operations. She has served in the DOC for over 33 years in many different operational capacities. Her true passion is improving prison environments by operationalizing the core principles of gender responsivity, reimaging prison with a trauma informed lens, and improving sexual safety.

Melissa has worked in many different capacities at 5 DOC locations in her career including: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Correctional Program Manager and Dean of Correctional Education. During her tenure she was the accreditation manager for American Correctional Association, was the Prison Rape Elimination Compliance Manager for two different prison environments and she has implemented trauma informed programming. Her passion is improving the prison environment for the safety of staff and those in her care and custody. Melissa earned a Master's in Social Work degree from Walla Walla University and has a minor in drug and alcohol counseling from Eastern Washington University. Melissa is an adjunct faculty for Heritage University.