Ryan Valley has been with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department for twelve years and is currently a supervisor for one of the two Seriously Mentally Ill(SMI) units in the department. Ryan has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Criminal Justice. After working early on in his career as an officer in the Pretrial Services Division with individuals in the mental health system, Ryan has been able to return as a supervisor to a population that he found a passion working with while they go through the criminal justice system. Working with a specialized mental Health Court has provided him with a opportunity to further assist the SMI population find success and stability.