Kathleen Kennedy, who served as warden of Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto from 2014 to June 30, has a new position with the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Kennedy is the new assistant director of Female Services, effective July 1.
In that position, Kennedy is responsible for assisting the director of Female Services with investigating and implementing gender responsive initiatives, and ensuring that the department employs evidence-based programming and processes for female offenders.
“Kathleen has dedicated 24 years of faithful service to the Department,” GDC Commissioner Gregory Dozier said in making the announcement. “Her extensive knowledge of Correctional operations will greatly assist her in her new role.”
Kennedy began her career with GDC in 1993 as a correctional officer at Phillips State Prison. During her time at Phillips, she rose through the ranks serving as sergeant, lieutenant, unit manager, and deputy warden of security.
In 2005, she was transferred to Lee Arrendale State Prison to serve as deputy warden of security, and then was promoted to warden at Coastal State Prison in 2012.
Kennedy earned an associate of arts degree in general studies from Springfield Technical Community College. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, she obtained an associate of sciences degree in interpretation and translation. Kennedy also earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Mercer University, as well as a master of public administration degree from Columbia State University.
During her time with GDC, Kennedy has successfully completed an array of departmental training to include: Basic Correctional Officer Training, Basic Management Training, Corrections Leadership Institute, Hostage Negotiations, Pre-Command, Crisis Intervention, Bandit, and Georgia Leadership Institute.
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