Scholarship Spotlight: Cynthia Underhill
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Cynthia Underhill as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Unlike many of this year’s scholarship recipients, Cynthia is not beginning her educational journey; she is continuing it after nearly three decades of service with the Florida Department of Corrections. Currently serving as a Senior Classification Officer at […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Tristan Persons
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Tristan Persons as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Tristan, the son of Richard Persons of Four Mile Correctional Facility with the Colorado Department of Corrections, will attend the University of Northern Colorado this fall as he begins the next chapter of his academic and athletic journey. […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Sarah Steenbergen
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Sarah Steenbergen as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Sarah, the daughter of Kevin Steenbergen of the Colorado Department of Corrections, is currently attending Colorado State University Pueblo, where she is pursuing a degree in nursing. Driven by compassion and a desire to make a meaningful difference […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Kellie Williams
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Kellie Williams as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Kellie, the daughter of Melissa Neff, a retired employee of Colorado’s Centennial Correctional Facility, will attend Colorado State University Pueblo this fall to pursue a degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, with hopes of adding a minor […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Clarice Barr
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Clarice Barr as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Clarice, the daughter of Christopher Barr of the Colorado Department of Corrections, is continuing her education at Pueblo Community College while already making a difference in the lives of others every day. As a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Anderson McCord
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Anderson McCord as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. The son of Adam McCord, Unit Manager at Federal Correctional Institution Marianna in Florida, Anderson is continuing his education at Chipola College, where he is building the foundation for a future driven by curiosity, academic excellence, and a […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Riley Hesson
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to recognize Riley Hesson as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Riley will attend Walsh University this fall, where she has been accepted into the university’s nursing program. With a heart for serving others and a clear calling to care for the most vulnerable patients, she is pursuing her […]
Josephine Parlo Recognized with Eric Williams Scholarship During PROJECT 2000 XXXVII
During the Memorial Luncheon at PROJECT 2000 XXXVII, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recognized several scholarship recipients whose lives and journeys reflect the heart of the Foundation’s mission. Among them was Josephine Parlo, daughter of Senior Officer Specialist Christopher Parlo, End of Watch August 16, 2017, who was recognized as a recipient of the Eric […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Tillie Reid
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Tillie Reid as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Tillie, the daughter of Dawson Wade Reid of the Colorado Department of Corrections, will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying Forensic Psychology. With a strong academic record, a passion for understanding people, and a heart for service, Tillie […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Matthew Gilbert
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Matthew Gilbert as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Matthew, the son of Eric Gilbert of Centennial Correctional Facility in Colorado, is currently attending Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where he is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with the long-term goal of becoming a physical therapist. His […]
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