Dana Kenworthy has dedicated her professional career to serving the people of Indiana—in particular those who have been victims of abuse and neglect.

Currently, she serves as a judge for the second circuit of the Indiana Court of Appeals, which is the second-highest court in the state. But prior to her appointment to the Court of Appeals, Judge Kenworthy served as deputy prosecutor in Grant County, where she concentrated on cases primarily involving child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. She then served as a trial judge for 12 years—from 2010 to 2022—before her appointment to the Court of Appeals.

Throughout her life, Judge Kenworthy has been guided by the saying “If you see something wrong, fix it.” She’s applied this rule—one championed by her mother, her role model—to affect change on behalf of everyday Hoosiers. In recognition of her public service, pro bono work, and volunteer efforts, she has received the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s Outstanding Prosecutor Award and the Indiana Pro Bono Commission’s Randall T. Shepard Award.

In this episode, Judge Kenworthy talks about her passion for justice and how our University’s enduring values, embodied by Beneficence, have inspired her throughout her life.

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