NAMI KY Staff
Jaydan Norris
Executive Director
Jaydan Norris is committed to improving the lives of all Kentuckians affected by mental illness. She strives to lead a nonprofit committed to building better lives for individuals who may suffer from mental or behavioral health conditions. Jaydan has several years of leadership experience, having the background as a local Emergency Management Director, Vice Chair of a local emergency planning committee, as well as a Classroom Educator. Specializing in nonprofit management, Jaydan strives to innovate social change and make a lasting impact in communities in need.
Jaydan attended Eastern Kentucky University, where she earned her MPA, Master of Public Administration, BA in Political Science, BA in International Affairs, Spanish Minor, and Nonprofit Management certification. When not campaigning for community empowerment, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and doing yoga.
“I am very passionate and dedicated to being a leader, advocate, and partner throughout the state of Kentucky ending the stigma on mental illness and innovating change for the community in-need”.
T.J. Litafik
Advocacy Coordinator
T.J. Litafik has over 20 years of experience in Kentucky politics and government as owner/principal of Solon Strategies, LLC. He is a native of Pikeville in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. T. J. has managed and/or been a consultant for dozens of political campaigns from local offices to governor, and he has successfully lobbied for clients in the Kentucky General Assembly.
T. J. holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has worked in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Kentucky state government.
T. J. lives in Lexington with his 10-year old cat, Louie. He enjoys reading, history, travel, jazz, and UK sports. T.J. states, “I fully believe in the mission of NAMI Kentucky, and am committed to helping this organization as an advocate for some of our most vulnerable Kentuckians—those grappling with mental illness. We have many important goals we will be fighting for in the upcoming 2024 session of the General Assembly. I look forward to helping achieve them as we continue to work for those who benefit from NAMI Kentucky’s services and partnerships.”