Shawna Mitchell serves as the Administrator for the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health focusing on exploring, recommending, and implementing transformational changes to improve system wide responses to justice-involved individuals experiencing mental health needs, substance use, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. During her 20-year tenure with the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, Shawna has held varies positions with the majority of her career monitoring and ensuring internal compliance, specifically with grants and administrative procedures. Shawna received a double bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Psychology and Corrections and a master’s degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies. Shawna is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and has received awards for her contributions to law related education, substance use prevention and leadership.