Biography
Latoya M. Fountain is a Supervisory United States Probation Officer in the Northern District of Florida Post-Conviction Unit. Before assuming this role, she served as the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist. Beyond her supervisory responsibilities, she is a STARR Coach and Certified Real Colors Facilitator. She is also a member of the Contraband and Evidence Recovery Team (CERT) and TEAM Florida Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
A proud alumna of Florida A&M University, she leads with purpose as a supervisor, student mentor, and university advocate.
Community corrections has given her the opportunity to serve others by meeting people where they are, holding them accountable, and helping create pathways toward positive change and successful reintegration into their communities. She believes that giving grace is not the absence of accountability, nor the lowering of expectations. It is the willingness to see someone beyond their mistake, to recognize the possibility beyond their present circumstances, while leaving room for growth and another opportunity to get it right.
She recently attended the National Training Institute (NTI) and was inspired by the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow professionals. She looks forward to serving with FPPOA to further its mission.