Amend Partner Courtney Grubb Receives Governor's Award for Leadership

Amend’s Washington Department of Corrections partner, Courtney Grubb, Washington Way Program Administrator has received the Governor’s Award for Leadership. Courtney’s work with Washington Way, partnering with Amend to bring Norwegian correctional principles into our correctional culture, has directly established Washington’s DOC as a correctional leader in the nation. As a key figure in Washington's efforts to prioritize rehabilitation over punishment, Courtney is part of a team dedicated to developing social skills among incarcerated men. She has led and navigated the implementation and ongoing management of the Washington Way Program since the partnership began in 2020.