Katrina Norris, LCSW LAC CADAC V

Katrina Norris earned her Master of Social Work degree in 2008 from IUPUI in Indianapolis.  In addition, she holds four additional undergraduate degrees, two licenses, and a board certification.   Today, Katrina is the Executive Director of Indiana’s State Psychiatric Hospital Network within the Division of Mental Health and Addiction.  In her role she oversees all six of Indiana’s state hospitals.  

Katrina is a fierce mental health and substance use disorder patient advocate. She has assisted in authoring legislation as well as presented at committee hearings throughout her career.   Katrina has taught as an adjunct professor for Ivy Tech Community College and the IU School of Social Work for the past 12 years.  Finally, Katrina has been a well-received and respected presenter at professional development conferences throughout the State of Indiana. 

In addition, to her professional roles Katrina has been a valued asset to the state and regional communities serving on multiple advisory boards, including the IU School of Social Work Alumni Board, Indiana Rural Health Association Board and is the President of the National Association of Social Workers-Indiana Chapter.  She is a proud member of the IU Grand Challenges initiative to enhance research and programming through the State in response to the opioid crisis.   Katrina was awarded the NASW Region 5 Social Worker of the Year in 2014 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from IU School of Social Work in 2016.  In 2020, she received the prestigious bicentennial medal from Indiana University.