Washington County Names Kaylynn Berrios Community Corrections Director

Washington County, OR. — Washington County Administrator Tanya Ange has appointed Kaylynn Berrios as director of Community Corrections after a national candidate search, the county announced Nov. 12.

Berrios spent the past year serving as acting director. The county cited her experience, work with community partners and performance in the interim position as reasons for her selection.

Her career with Washington County began in 2013 as a supervisor at the Community Corrections Center. She subsequently held positions as program coordinator, assistant manager and manager at the center.

Berrios also worked in the department’s Probation and Parole division as an officer specializing in domestic violence cases and training newly hired employees. She spent a year as the department’s assistant director.

“Kaylynn is stepping into the Director role at an inflection point for Washington County Community Corrections,” Ange said.

Ange pointed to Berrios’s experience in both center operations and field supervision, along with her background leading a large and diverse workforce.

As director, Berrios will oversee continued work on the department’s Stabilization and Transition programs. According to the county, both initiatives are intended to help people involved in the justice system address challenges they face when returning to the community.

Berrios said she plans to continue the department’s work promoting positive behavior change and improving community safety.

“This work is incredibly meaningful to me,” Berrios said. “Every day, my colleagues and I have the chance to break down barriers within the justice system, help victims heal, and aid our clients as they rebuild their lives.”