Dorothy Sallis First African-American Female Probation Officer in Blackhawk County, State of Iowa She has always lived by an expression her grandmother always used “do unto others that you would want them to do to you”. Dorothy Sallis was born on June 6, 1925 in Taylor, Mississippi. She was raised in a rural community by her grandparents. Her grandmother has served as a source of inspiration for her to pursue a career in the social services. As a young woman, she was encouraged by her family to move to Waterloo, Iowa, to have a better life. While in Waterloo she obtained a Bachelors Degree, raised a family, and was active in her church and community affairs. For twenty five years, she worked for the First Judicial District and became the first African-American woman to be a juvenile court officer in Iowa. She is a lifetime member of the NAACP, a member of the National Black Social Workers and she started a Waterloo chapter of Black Social Workers. She has received numerous awards for her outstanding community service and involvement in local and national organizations. Home | Overview | Interview | Videos | Community | Leadership | Media | Education | Links | Organizations | History | About Us | Site Map | Blog | Forum | Research Created and Updated by Chen and Jackson July 20, 2011