Kayla Pettigrew, LMSW, currently serves as a social worker for Brightside Senior Behavioral Services Intensive Outpatient Program of Covington County Hospital. She is a 2020 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi social work program. She also received her master’s degree in social work in 2022 from USM.

She is originally from Louisiana and currently lives in Simpson County. She is married with two children and enjoys reading and hiking, and you can usually catch the family somewhere on a baseball field.

“From a young age, I’ve felt a strong calling to help others, particularly those who are facing difficult times. This desire was born from my own experience receiving social work support. Having been on the receiving end of such care, I knew I wanted to have the same positive impact on others. Each day, I strive to create an uplifting and compassionate experience for patients who are navigating life’s many challenges.” – Kayla Pettigrew, LMSW