Mary Comperini, Psy.D., CCHP, ABPP

Dr. Mary Comperini is a licensed psychologist with more than 16 years of experience in forensic and correctional psychology within California’s state system. She currently serves as Chief of Mental Health at the California Men’s Colony, where she has held multiple leadership roles, including Senior Psychologist Supervisor and Acting Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Comperini is board certified in Police and Public Safety Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and was the first correctional psychologist to earn this certification. She serves on the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology and is actively involved in efforts to expand recognition and certification pathways for correctional psychologists. Her professional interests include correctional mental health, leadership, ethics, resilience, trauma, and the use of creative arts as a means of fostering healing, expression, and well-being among both patients and staff.