Secretary Jackson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications and received his commission from the University of Kentucky in 1987.

Prior to joining the Cabinet, she was General Counsel to the Department of Professional Licensing, and an Executive Advisor with the Office of Legal Services in the Public Protection Cabinet.  She has previously served as an assistant attorney general with the Office of Consumer Protection with the Kentucky Attorney General.  Her areas of focus included charitable registration and solicitation, for-profit colleges, and automobile dealers. She has served on the board of National Association for State Charity Officials (NASCO) and the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA). ​​

As a military spouse, Rebecca understands the personal sacrifices made by those who choose careers in public safety, and is dedicated to ensuring their safety and wellbeing through data-driven allocation of resources and support programs. She resides with her family in Franklin County, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education – Political Science from the University of Kentucky and holds a certificate in Grants Management.​

Deputy Secretary Womack is a 1986 graduate of Morehead State University, where she received her Bachelor's degree in biology, and a 1990 graduate of the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. ​

Natalie Burikhanov is the Legislative Director for the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. As a Frankfort native, Natalie grew up in government and public service, and she believes in the power of innovative, cross-sector solutions to pressing social policy issues.