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Debra Dexter: First black female warden at Ironwood

Celebrating Black History Month
By Jaclyn Randall

Debra Dexter, 47, was appointed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the first black female warden at Ironwood State Prison on Nov. 2, 2007.

Since her appointment, she has set precedence by making Ironwood a real community institution.

Through various inmate rehabilitation programs at the facility, things have really been improved for Blythe.

LINK - BlytheCANews.com (Palo Verde Valley Times)