Lieutenant Colonel Angela Tillman brought on to fill the role as Deputy Superintendent at the Adult Detention Center

A graduate of North Carolina State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Deputy Superintendent Tillman brings a wealth of institutional knowledge, leadership experience, and dedication to public service. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to strengthening criminal justice operations, developing future leaders, and making a meaningful impact on the individuals, families, and communities served by the justice system.

As an accomplished criminal justice professional and public service leader, the new Deputy Superintendent Angela L. Tillman has nearly 30 years of progressive experience in court administration, juvenile justice, probation and parole, community corrections, and public safety.Her extensive experience spans executive operations, workforce management, policy implementation, program oversight, and interagency collaboration across multiple areas of the criminal justice system.

Throughout her career with the Fairfax Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court and the Virginia Department of Corrections, Deputy Superintendent Tillman has held positions of increasing responsibility, including Deputy Chief Probation and Parole Officer, Senior Probation and Parole Officer, Probation Counselor, and Hearing Officer. In these roles, she has provided operational leadership, supervised and developed multidisciplinary teams, managed complex programs, supported accreditation and compliance initiatives, and contributed to strategic agency priorities. 

Deputy Superintendent Tillman is recognized for her ability to navigate complex operational challenges, interpret and implement policies, foster accountability, and build collaborative relationships with judicial officials, law enforcement, schools, government agencies, and community stakeholders. She is committed to cultivating a culture of professionalism, integrity, continuous improvement, and public trust.