Yolanda L. Lewis

Yolanda L. Lewis has a diverse work experience in the fields of mental health policy, justice system reform, and government administration. Yolanda L. is currently the Executive Vice President for Justice and Health at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, where they oversee and leads efforts to improve justice-related responses to mental health crises. In this role, they focus on areas such as jails, prisons, courts, public health systems, juvenile justice, and behavioral health.

Prior to their current position, Yolanda served as the Senior Director of Safety and Justice at The Pew Charitable Trusts, where they led efforts to improve justice-related efficiencies at the state and local levels of government. Their responsibilities included oversight for public safety performance, mental health and justice, and civil legal system modernization.

Yolanda also has experience in government administration, having worked as the District Administrator/Chief Administrative Officer at Fulton County Government from 2010 to 2019. During this time, they also served as a Show Host/Producer. Yolanda L. has further government experience as an Administrator at Clayton County Government and as an Assistant Director at the State of Georgia.

Yolanda's career also includes academic experience as a Faculty member at Michigan State University from 2012 to 2017.

Overall, Yolanda L. Lewis has a strong background in mental health policy, justice system reform, government administration, and academia. Their work has focused on areas such as criminal justice, public safety, behavioral health, and access to justice.

Yolanda L. Lewis completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Alabama from 1995 to 2000. Continuing their education, they pursued a Master's degree in Public Administration and Governmental Affairs from the same institution, earning their MPA from 2000 to 2002.