Latoya Hughes is acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Ms. Hughes is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law and is an experienced trial attorney. Prior to serving as acting director, Ms. Hughes served as IDOC Chief of Staff and Chief Inspector. Before joining IDOC, Ms. Hughes served for 15 years as an assistant state’s attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO). While there, she supervised the CCSAO Community Justice Centers. Ms. Hughes also served as a guardian ad litem in the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office.