Megan Wintz Kent

A native of St. Francisville, Megan Wintz Kent has over 20 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

Megan began her career with the Department of Corrections in 1995 as a student worker at Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, and later at DOC Headquarters in Baton Rouge.

In September 2004, Megan began employment at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, Louisiana, as an Administrative Assistant to DCI’s Maintenance Department. After a short time, she became the Administrative Assistant to DCI’s Deputy Warden. Later, Megan earned a promotion to the position of Administrative Program Specialist. In 2009, she was promoted to Administrative Program Manager, overseeing DCI’s Purchasing Department. In 2015, Megan became DCI’s Executive Management Officer.

While each position presented its challenges, it allowed her to become familiar with and gain experience in many different areas of a correctional facility, such as maintenance, staffing, budget, policy, and accreditation.

When Megan assumed the position of Executive Management Officer, her career turned from a job to a passion. As DCI’s EMO, she became versed in all areas of the facility. By working closely with the Warden’s Office, the Institution’s policies and procedures, and the American Correctional Association, she learned insight to ensure effective facility operation.

In January 2022, Megan began working in the Office of the Division of Prison Operations at DOC Headquarters as the Executive Management Officer/ Basic Jail Guideline Administrator. In this position, she works closely with the Chief of Operations and the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association, assuring the Basic Jail Guidelines are met.

Megan has been an active member of the Louisiana Correctional Association since 2015. She has served as Secretary for LCA since 2020. Megan is also an active member of the American Correctional Association and the Southern States Correctional Association. Over the years with DOC, she has served on many fundraising committees, such as; American Heart Association, LASCCA, and many other DOC committees.