Carmen Z. Gomez, PhD

Carmen Z. Gomez, PhD, is a Criminal Legal professional with over 28 years of experience in the Judicial system. She serves as Deputy Commissioner for Pretrial Services for the Massachusetts Probation Service. She holds a PhD in Philosophy, with a concentration in Law, Policy, and Society. She has served as an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities and as a consultant to local, state, and federal entities, providing expertise in the areas of executive leadership capacity, Probation and Parole, DEI, gender responsiveness approaches, gender studies and female empowerment, wellness, emotional regulation for law enforcement, sex crimes, and serial killings.

She serves as an American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) Leadership Institute Coordinator. She is the Vice-President of NECCD and serves on the National Association of Probation Executives Board of Directors, Enroot, Cambridge Community Services, and served on the Governor’s Criminal Record Review Board. She is the Co-Founder and Member of the Foundation for Non-Violent Action. She is the lead organizer of the Massachusetts Trial Court Cultural Appreciation Week and the Co-Chair of the Trial Court’s Equity Subcommittee on Specialty Courts.

She founded the Massachusetts Trial Court’s annual Women’s History Month Ceremony and Conference in 2021 and is the Co-Chair of the APPA’s Women’s Symposium. She is committed to advancing women’s rights and securing recognition for their contributions. She is a sought-after national and international speaker on Racial Justice, Women’s Rights, Probation and Parole Systems, Leadership Capacity, and Wellness. 

She is a proud, dedicated mother of three accomplished children, whom she raises by modeling and by getting them involved in some of her work so they can experience firsthand the importance of hard work, commitment, and surrounding themselves with systems of support to accomplish great things and contribute to society.

She is the recipient of the 2024 American Probation and Parole Association Carmen Rodriguez Member of the Year Award, the 2020 Amplify Latinx Latina Leader in the category of Government and Public Policy, the 2019 Martin Luther King Spirit Award, the 2018 Mutual of America Community Partnership – Rosie’s Place, 2017 Mutual of America – United States Mint Liberty Coin, 2017 Excellence Award Massachusetts Trial Court, 2017 Women of Distinction, 2015 One of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in Massachusetts, 2012 Excellence Award  Massachusetts Trial Court, and Distinguished Alumna in Liberal Arts, Humanity, and Education.

She has devoted her life to public service, civil rights, wellness, leadership, and community corrections and engagement. She is dedicated to creating and supporting systems that embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, accessibility, and a fair and just legal system. She believes not only in leaving a legacy but in educating younger generations to carry on with the mission and projects she is passionate about, as well as their own.

  1. Racial Justice
  2. Gender’s Studies / Women’s Rights
  3. Probation and Parole Systems
  4. Executive Leadership Capacity
  5. Wellness
  6. Culture Transformation
  1. We Are…….., Department of Juvenile Justice, Georgia, March 2026
  2. Effective Leadership Practices: From Cultivation to Implementation. American Probation and Parole (APPA). Georgia, March 2026
  3. Creating Your Own Confidence. APPA. Georgia, March 2026
  4. A Sustainable Future. Women’s History Month Ceremony and Conference. Massachusetts Trial Court. March 2026
  5. Let’s Talk About Wellness. New England Council Crime and Delinquency. New Hampshire. October 2025
  6. Staff Sexual Misconduct, Rulo Strategies/NIC. New York and Florida DOC, 2025
  7. Creating Your Own Confidence. American Probation and Parole, Women’s Symposium. New York, August 2025
  8. No Bologna Sandwich (BS) Leadership. ROCA Inc. Boston, MA. June 2025
  9. Wellness and Leadership. APPA Executive Summit. Washington, February 2024
  10. Evidence Based Probation System. Comunidad Peruana Americana. Lima, Peru. September 2024
  11. The Art of Meditation. La Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Mexico City, Mexico. February 2023
  12. No Bologna Sandwich (BS) Leadership. Universidad de Puerto Rico. Arecibo P.R. 2023
  13. Improving Probation Systems. Lima, Peru. January 2020
  14. Professional Boundaries
  15. Be a Professional Disruptor
  16. Rewire 4
  17. Leadership Clarity
  18. Normalizing the Good Leader, Good Not Nice
  19. Sorry, Not Sorry – Women, Stop apologizing
  20. The Counter Experience – Improving Customer Relations
  21. Probation Rules!
  22. DEI
  23. Dismantling Ineffective Systems
  24. Rehabilitation is a Myth

Sex Offender Perceptions of Residency Restriction Laws, Boston, Massachusetts: Northeastern University, 2015. Dissertation.

  • 2024 American Probation and Parole Association Carmen Rodriguez Member of the Year Award
  • 2020 Amplify Latinx Latina Leader in the category of Government and Public Policy
  • 2019 Martin Luther King Spirit Award,
  • 2018 Mutual of America Community Partnership – Rosie’s Place
  • 2017 Mutual of America – United States Mint Liberty Coin
  • 2017 Excellence Award Massachusetts Trial Court
  • 2017 Women of Distinction
  • 2015 One of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in Massachusetts
  • 2012 Excellence Award Massachusetts Trial Court, and Distinguished Alumna in Liberal Arts, Humanity, and Education

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Dr. Carmen Gomez

Dr. Gomez is an innovative and dynamic thinker, dedicated to transforming and developing individuals and systems. She is a sought-after national speaker who is committed to finding solutions and improving outcomes. A working mother determined to improve our communities through action and humanity. She understands the impact we can have when we work together.

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