San Mateo, Calif. – December 3, 2024 – San Mateo County Probation Department Deputy Chief Moniay Wade was recognized at the 2024 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony as the Bay Region Employee of the Year, an honor celebrating outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the field of probation.

“Deputy Chief Wade’s leadership fosters a culture of balance between accountability and staff wellness, ensuring both departmental success and community well-being,” said John Keene, Chief Probation Officer of San Mateo County. “He exemplifies a commitment to improving service delivery for the residents of San Mateo County while serving as a role model and mentor for staff at all levels.”

Deputy Chief Wade embodies the department’s core values of teamwork, professionalism, excellence, and integrity. While his administrative role focuses on operational leadership, his impact extends across all divisions of the department. Whether volunteering his time and expertise at juvenile hall to connect with youth, supporting staff to strengthen officer safety practices, or mentoring staff to enhance the quality of court reports, Wade consistently goes above and beyond in his commitment to the probation profession and San Mateo County.

“Deputy Chief Moniay Wade’s dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to both his team and the community exemplify the spirit of this award and probation work throughout California,” said Chief Kelly Vernon, President of CPOC and Chief Probation Officer of Tulare County. “He is an inspiration to those around him and a true asset to the probation field.”

CPOC recognizes leaders like Deputy Chief Wade for their dedication and effort to improve the field of probation in California.

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