Salome Salazar

Salome Salazar is a seasoned professional in the field of criminal justice and compliance, currently serving as a School Safety Readiness Specialist at the Texas Education Agency since September 2023. In this role, Salazar assists in the administration and monitoring of a statewide school safety compliance check program, provides technical support, and develops guidance materials to enhance operational effectiveness. Previously, Salazar worked as an Internal Auditor II at the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, where engagements focused on the accuracy of data and security equipment maintenance in correctional facilities. Earlier career experience includes roles at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where responsibilities encompassed managing the release process for inmates and conducting compliance audits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salazar holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and two Bachelor of Science degrees from Sam Houston State University, alongside a high school diploma from Edinburg North High School.