Prior to Cornerstone, he served as Policy Director for the Kentucky’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. In this role, he briefed state officials and legislators through policy webinars that convened agency leaders from health, education and labor alongside advocacy organizations and lawmakers to address pressing challenges. Justin also developed broad-based coalitions across government, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to advance legislation on Medicaid, IDEA/IEPs and court case management systems, shaping meaningful policy outcomes for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Justin has also served as State Director for a national issues campaign, where he placed op-eds, managed media engagement and recruited aligned groups to broaden the campaign’s reach. His work has included placing high-level media pieces, drafting press releases and directly engaging members of Congress to achieve campaign goals. Justin previously worked with the Kentucky Housing Corporation.

Justin holds a Master of Arts in Diplomacy & International Commerce, as well as a B.B.A. in Management, International Business and Political Science, from the University of Kentucky.