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DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

SEAT 1

DENA BURTON (KY) CANDIDATE PROFILE

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

INSTITUTIONS (JUVENILE)

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

On December 16, 2023, Dena Burton was appointed Executive Director of the Office of Operations for the Department of Juvenile Justice. In this position, Director Burton oversees the department's Youth Development Centers, Group Homes, Day Treatment Centers Community Services and the Placement Services Division. Director Burton began her career with the department as a Youth Worker in 1999. She has continued working with the department since, serving as a Youth Worker Supervisor, Youth Services Program Supervisor, Quality Assurance Branch Manager, Corrections Program Administrator, Assistant Director, and Director of the Program Services Division and most recently as Assistant Director of the Compliance Division beginning in May 2023.

Director Burton holds a bachelor's degree in human services with an emphasis in criminal justice from Lindsey Wilson College.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE Executive Director, Office of Operations, Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice 25+ Years in Juvenile Justice & Youth Services Leadership Secure Facilities, Group Homes & Community-Based Program Oversight Compliance, Quality Assurance & Operational Management Staff Development & Program Administration Youth Rehabilitation, Placement Services & Organizational Leadership

Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Leadership Advocate for Juvenile Justice Operations & Youth Services Leader in Compliance & Quality Assurance Initiatives Supporter of Youth Development & Residential Programming

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