Office Staff

Gail Whitt was born and raised in Cleveland, Oh and moved to Kentucky to attend college at Eastern Kentucky University. After completing her studies with a major in Corrections, Gail began her professional career with the Kentucky Corrections Cabinet and worked in both prison and community settings. She was recruited by the Fayette Commonwealth’s Attorney in 1987 and served for the next 15 years as Victim Assistance Program Director for the Fayette Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. The program was recognized as the first comprehensive prosecutor-based program in Kentucky and became the model program for Kentucky prosecutors.

Christie Coffman was born in Winder, Georgia, but has lived in Lexington for most of her life. She is a graduate of Lafayette High School and has worked in the court system since 2005. Christie joined our office in 2013 as an administrative assistant. She currently serves as the Discovery Administrator, handling all discovery in cases in our office, as well as our Office Manager, overseeing all personnel duties.

Morgan Tackett is originally from Florida, but she has lived in Lexington since she was a young child. Morgan received her Associates of Science Degree in 2014 from Sullivan University, and has worked in the court system since 2008, joining our team in 2015. Morgan is currently our Grand Jury Coordinator/Office Administrator. She schedules all cases for Grand jury. She also prepares all travel and handles all the billing for the office as well.

Chris Mattingly was born and raised in Lebanon, KY, and moved to Lexington in 2016 to receive an Associate of Applied Science from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Chris currently serves as the Technology Manager. His role at our office is to assist staff with technology-related issues. Chris joined our office in January 2019.

Alexandra Rojas-Griffin was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. She has worked in the court system since 2019. Prior to coming to our office, she worked as a Bench Clerk at the Fayette County Circuit Criminal Division to the Circuit Court Judges. Alexandra joined our team in March 2022 as Support Staff. She is currently the Restitution Coordinator.

Elizabeth Brown grew up in Richmond and currently lives in Lexington after spending several years in South Carolina. She earned her Paralegal Certification from Eastern Kentucky University and has worked as Paralegal since 2015 in civil practice. She joined the Commonwealth’s Office as a Paralegal in May 2023 and serves the office by assisting the attorneys in their day to day casework.

Susan Puckett is originally from Midway, KY, but has lived in Lexington since 1999. She is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with honors and holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Susan joined the Commonwealth team as support staff in May 2023. Her responsibilities include attending criminal court dockets weekly, checking the before and after court dockets, and assisting with filing pleadings. When not working, Susan enjoys being outside in nature with friends, family, and her pup, Lukah.

Morgan Lunsford was born and raised in Wilmore, Kentucky. She graduated from West Jessamine in Nicholasville, Kentucky, and moved to Lexington, where she currently resides. Morgan joined our office in September 2023 and is our felony case director.

Tasha Mirilovich is a long-time resident of Kentucky, having relocated from Miami, Florida, over 25 years ago. She graduated from Woodford County High School in 1991 and pursued higher education at Morehead State University. In her professional capacity, Tasha undertakes various tasks within the office, such as responding to phone calls, managing closed cases, inputting data into courtroom systems, and attending court hearings. Outside of her professional commitments, Tasha finds enjoyment in outdoor activities, particularly spending time at the lake. Additionally, she has a passion for tailgating during University of Kentucky football games.

Born and raised in Lexington, KY, Annamaria Corea has a deep-rooted connection to the community and its values. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in International Studies, which ignited her passion for understanding the legal system and its impact on society. In July 2024, Annamaria transitioned to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office as support staff, bringing with her six years of experience in retail management. Her background enhances her ability to contribute effectively to the office’s mission of delivering justice and safeguarding the community. Beyond her role at the office, Annamaria is also a wedding and event makeup artist. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends at music festivals, reflecting her love for new experiences.