MS SR34

Recognizes Mr. Steven Allen's career and contributions as Deputy Executive Director of Programmatic Services for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, a position he has held since January 2017.

Details his 31-year tenure with the agency beginning in 1989 at East Mississippi State Hospital and subsequent work at Boswell Regional Center where he served as Director from 2012 onward.

Acknowledges his leadership in redesigning Boswell Regional Center to provide person-centered, cost-effective services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including expanding community residential programs.

Notes his professional credentials including licenses as a Mental Health Administrator, Nursing Home Administrator, and Certified Public Manager, plus awards including the James W. Park Academic Achievement Award and Paul D. Cotton Leadership Award.

Commends his commitment to ensuring individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have full access to education, housing, employment, recreation, and equal rights as all Mississippi citizens.