INDIANAPOLIS (April 13, 2005) – Governor Daniels today announced the appointment of an Indianapolis native with a commitment to helping young people as the new executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (CJI). Attorney Heather Bolejack will head the institute.

 

“Heather is an outstanding young woman who is willing to interrupt a flourishing professional career to answer the call to public service,” said Governor Daniels.

 

The institute is the state’s planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services, and administers federal and state funds to carry out long-range strategies. The governor has asked Bolejack to focus the agency’s efforts as much as possible on his initiatives to stop the spread of methamphetamine use.

 

Bolejack has worked as a litigation associate at the Indianapolis law firm of Ice Miller, practicing in the areas of drug and medical devices, as well as insurance coverage. She also served as general corporate counsel for McFadden Solutions Group and was a general litigation associate for Bingham McHale.

 

“The Criminal Justice Institute is a unique agency. We assist law enforcement agencies by providing funding, training and assistance, and at the same time, help measure the effectiveness of Indiana’s criminal justice efforts,” said Bolejack.

 

Bolejack earned her undergraduate degree in Spanish and journalism from Butler University. She was named the Lugar Scholar, which is awarded to the top minority female student in Indiana. She earned her law degree from the Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, and received the Zazas Award, a full academic merit scholarship. She also served as the Chief Justice of Moot Court.

 

Bolejack will begin her duties on April 20.

 

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For an electronic copy of Bolejack’s photo please contact: Jason Tomcsi, governor’s fellow in the Office of the Governor, 317/232-1800; jtomcsi@gov.in.gov.