Panelists from the law and justice field share their expertise with Upward Bound students at Somerset Community College

The Pulaski Upward Bound Program partnered with GearUp to offer Pulaski County High School students who are interested in law and justice careers a chance to hear from professionals across various departments, organizations, and offices. Panelists shared insights into their careers, provided valuable advice, and answered student questions about pursuing a future in law and justice.

Back row (L to R): Seneka Land, Senior Staff Attorney, AppalRed Legal Aid; Amber Shewmake, Directing Attorney, AppalRed Legal Aid; Rachel Hamilton, Chief Legal Secretary, AppalRed Legal Aid; Chasiti Ross, First Assistant County Attorney, Martin Hatfield’s Office; Moderator: Devin Norton, Administrative Assistant, Pulaski Upward Bound; Elizabeth Holt, Counselor and Victim Advocate, Bethany House Abuse Shelter; Katherine Williams, Recruiter, Kentucky Department of Corrections; Carson Payne, Probation and Parole Officer II, Kentucky Department of Corrections; Captain Travis Neal, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife.
Bottom row (L to R): Jason Hancock, IT Data Supervisor/Dispatcher, Pulaski 911; Beverly Haynes, Director/Dispatcher, Pulaski 911; Marissa Lay, CIIS/TAC/Dispatcher Supervisor, Pulaski 911; Sergeant Adam Likins, Kentucky State Police.