Cathryn Lokey

Educational Psychologist, Consultant, Management & Training Corporation, United States

Cathryn Lokey is a corrections contractor with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) located in Centerville, Utah. She has a Master’s in Counseling and Human Systems and a specialist degree in Education. She is in the process of pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Florida State University. Her background is in education but has shifted to contract work in the field of corrections for within the past 5 years. At MTC, she leads the efforts of a Health of Environment initiative focused on improving sound, light, air, and nature in correctional facilities. She also assisted in the development of a gender-responsive, technology-based program at a female-only facility, and helps out with behavior management projects.

Dr. Lisa Peterson

Director, Behavioral Health Services, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), United States

Dr. Lisa Peterson is a licensed psychologist who received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota in 2011. From 2012 to 2021, Dr. Peterson was the clinical director at the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where she oversaw the behavioral health service provision for the department. Dr. Peterson joined Management & Training Corporation in August 2021 as the Director of Behavioral Health Services within the Corrections Division of the corporate office. Dr. Peterson specializes in motivational enhancement, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and correctional program management. She has worked extensively in implementing evidence-based correctional practices, reducing the use of solitary confinement, and developing prison and community-based services. Her passion lies in smart, effective criminal justice reform that creates safer and healthier communities and includes access to a full continuum of behavioral healthcare. Dr. Peterson received the 2017 North Dakota Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service-Frontier Award for Continuous Learning and Innovation.