Nominees

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DR. LORELEI AMMONS (KS) CANDIDATE PROFILE

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HEALTH CARE

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Ammons is a nationally recognized leader in correctional healthcare and behavioral health with more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare operations, and executive leadership. Her career has focused on advancing evidence-based practices, quality improvement, and innovative healthcare solutions within correctional systems. She began her career with the Kansas Department of Corrections as a Clinical Supervisor and Forensic Psychologist and later served in behavioral health leadership roles through the University of Kansas Medical Center. A former U.S. Army officer, she completed her clinical psychology internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. A longtime member of the American Correctional Association, Dr. Ammons has served on the Commission on Accreditation, Standards Committee, and Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders Committees. She remains committed to strengthening correctional healthcare systems and improving outcomes for incarcerated populations.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE Correctional Healthcare & Behavioral Health Executive Leadership 25+ Years in Correctional Psychology & Healthcare Operations Accreditation, Quality Improvement & Standards Compliance Behavioral Health Program Development & Clinical Oversight Crisis Intervention & Multidisciplinary Healthcare Leadership Strategic Planning & National Correctional Healthcare Innovation

American Correctional Association Commission on Accreditation ACA Standards Committee ACA Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorders Committees National Trainer in Correctional Behavioral Health Advocate for Evidence-Based Correctional Healthcare Standards

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