Kristen O'Hare

Kristen O'Hare was named the Warden at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility in April 2026.

O’Hare brings more than 20 years of experience within the Iowa DOC, with a strong background in institutional operations, security management, staff leadership, and evidence-based correctional practices. She most recently served as Associate Warden of Security at MPCF, where she provided executive oversight of facility security operations and played a key role in advancing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Prior to her role as Associate Warden of Security, O’Hare served as the Treatment Services Director at MPCF and held leadership positions at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening institutional operations while supporting rehabilitation and successful reentry outcomes.

O’Hare holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Buena Vista University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.