Victim Advocates

Kelsey Ragone is a native of Nicholasville, Kentucky. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and acquired a Certificate for Diversity and Inclusion Awareness. While in pursuit of her degree, she interned at The Well of Lexington, a program that services survivors of human trafficking and at Central Christian Church, which provides services to community members in need and the homeless population. These internships equipped her to adequately advocate for an array of victims she will encounter in practice but also will aid her in understanding the community resources and partnerships that are available locally. Outside of victim advocacy she has a passion for giving back to her community by participating in Seedleaf’s community gardens. She believes that her work for the community does not stop after she leaves the office. Kelsey specializes in Elder/Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Robbery, Arson, and Assault cases.

La’Yvonne Sensabaugh is from Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky, with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 1993. She attended graduate school at Eastern Kentucky University, studying Criminal Justice and Juvenile Services. She is a Licensed Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. La’Yvonne retired from the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in 2023, where she worked as a Social Worker in the Division of Youth Services for over 27 years. During that role, she primarily worked with youth and their families involved with the court system due to status offenses. She also worked with the Lexington Division of Police as a Social Worker in the Family Abuse Unit. As a Crime Victim Advocate, La’Yvonne specializes in cases involving child victims, vehicular homicide, and wanton endangerment.

Ja’Meeca Alexander is a dedicated advocate and justice professional from Lexington, KY. A 2005 graduate of Henry Clay High School, she holds an Associate degree in Liberal Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, both earned with honors from Kentucky State University. Currently pursuing her Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Eastern Kentucky University, Ja’Meeca is also a certified paralegal and a certified criminal justice specialist.

Her commitment to justice extends beyond academics, with accomplishments including completion of the Minority Pre-Law Program at Dinsmore Law and service as a Sworn CASA Advocate. In 2025, Ja’Meeca joined the Commonwealth as a Crime Victim Advocate, specializing in cases involving arson, wanton endangerment, and burglary. Driven by a passion for advocacy, Ja’Meeca is committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by crime.

Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Destiny is a proud graduate of Henry Clay High School. With several years of experience working with juveniles in the justice system, Destiny has developed a strong passion for helping young people navigate challenges, find positive direction, and reach their full potential.

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Destiny is also committed to supporting adults and families through service, guidance, and community involvement. As a dedicated member of House of God, Inc., Destiny serves others with compassion, integrity, and purpose.

Through active involvement in the community, Destiny works to understand its needs and identify meaningful ways to help — believing that even the smallest act of service can make a lasting difference.

As the Director of Crime Victim Services, Terri brings extensive experience in victim advocacy, crisis intervention, case collaboration, and professional leadership. Her dedication to victims, justice, and advocates spans more than 15 years.

Following a career as a public librarian, Terri began her victim advocacy work with ten years at New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services in Owensboro, Kentucky, where she first served as a volunteer rape crisis advocate. She was promoted to the agency’s first full-time advocate position and ultimately to Advocacy Coordinator. That foundation led to roles as Grant Director for a U.S. Department of Justice Campus Program Grant at Brescia University and Court Services Supervisor at OASIS Intimate Partner Violence Shelter.

In addition to supporting victims in emergency departments, law enforcement agencies, and courts, she has trained police, prosecutors, forensic nurses, and child protection professionals and facilitated the Green River Regional Sexual Assault Interagency Council. Terri has provided training statewide as an adjunct instructor with the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, and the Kentucky Victim Assistance Academy.

Terri earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Kentucky and a certificate in trauma and resilience from Florida State University. She has been credentialed in Kentucky as a sexual assault advocate and a domestic violence advocate. She is a nationally credentialed victim advocate through the National Organization for Victim Advocacy.

She completed citizens’ police academies with the Owensboro Police Department and Kentucky State Police Post 16 and was honored to receive the 2023 Voice for Change Award from New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services.

She is proud to serve the victims of Fayette County and honored to be part of the Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, putting victims first for the betterment of our community.