Monday, August 8, 2011

Justice grad appointed special assistant to Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner

Kelly Howell, Special Asst. to DPS Commissioner
Kelly Howell, B.A., Justice '92, was recently appointed the Special Assistant to Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Joe Masters. One of her major roles is as legislative liaison for DPS, and Kelly will be reviewing and drafting proposed legislation, evaluating and drafting regulations, and meeting with members of the legislature.  In addition, she serves as the liaison to the Office of the Governor Sean Parnell and will be continue to be involved in the Governor’s Initiative to end the epidemic of sexual assault and domestic violence in Alaska.  Most recently, Kelly was the domestic violence and sexual assault services coordinator for the Alaska State Troopers and traveled statewide training first responders, working with victim services providers, and assisting with policy development.