Shawna Mitchell serves as the Administrator for the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health (KJCMH) and has been actively engaged in its work since the Commission's inception. She brings more than two decades of experience with the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, where she began her career in January 2004. Over the years, she has held various positions, with much of her tenure devoted to compliance oversight and project management for statewide initiatives. Her leadership has supported programs and funding tied to the Court Improvement Program, Responsive Education to Support Treatment in Opioid Recovery Efforts, and the Violence Against Women Act. Shawna is an honors graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, holding bachelor's degrees in psychology and corrections as well as a master's degree in juvenile justice. She is also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and has received recognition for her contributions to substance use prevention and law-related education. In addition to her professional role, Shawna is deeply engaged in community service. She serves as chair of the Jackson County UNITE Coalition, leading local prevention efforts, and has volunteered for more than a decade with the Citizen Foster Care Review Board. Her professional expertise, combined with her commitment to community, underscores her dedication to improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across Kentucky.