Patrick Mirandy
Patrick Mirandy is the Director of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). He officially began his leadership role with NIC on January 12, 2026. Mr. Mirandy brings more than thirty years of experience in corrections, community supervision, and statewide operational management, with a career distinguished by his commitment to operational excellence, staff development, and evidence based correctional practice.
Mr. Mirandy began his career in 1994 as a Parole Officer in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He advanced through a series of leadership roles within the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WVDCR), serving as Unit Manager, Associate Warden, and later Warden of Saint Marys Correctional Center, where he oversaw a medium security facility, a multimillion dollar operating budget, and more than 250 staff. He later became the first Warden of the Parkersburg Correctional Center, where he helped establish operational standards and community partnerships for the newly opened facility.
In 2018, Mr. Mirandy was appointed Chief of Operations for the Bureau of Community Corrections, and in 2023 he assumed statewide responsibility as Chief of Operations for the Bureau of Prisons, Jails, and Community Programs. Most recently, he served as Chief of Staff for the WVDCR, advising executive leadership, coordinating agencywide strategic initiatives, overseeing legislative and public affairs functions, and supporting recruitment, retention, and organizational planning efforts.
Mr. Mirandy's extensive portfolio includes oversight of information technology, inmate records and interstate compact operations, disciplinary and parole hearings, specialized reporting and legislative responses, offender classification, policy development, recruitment, and agency communications. His experience reflects a deep understanding of correctional systems, interagency collaboration, and the operational realities faced by institutions and community programs nationwide.
As Director of NIC, Mr. Mirandy leads the agency's efforts to advance public safety by strengthening correctional policies, practices, and workforce development through leadership, learning, and innovation. NIC supports federal, state, tribal, and local agencies by providing practical assistance in planning, designing, and operating correctional facilities and community based programs, as well as advancing initiatives in offender workforce development, classification, and risk assessment. NIC also plays a critical role in shaping national correctional policy and supporting emerging priorities across the field.
Mr. Mirandy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Marshall University and has completed advanced leadership and executive training through the National Institute of Corrections and the West Virginia Corrections Academy. He is widely recognized for promoting reentry focused initiatives, strengthening operational consistency, and mentoring the next generation of correctional leaders.