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Kristen Davis-Coelho, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Kristen currently holds the position of Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Northern Nevada HOPES, starting in 2019. Prior to this role, they served as the Administrator of the Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute and Director of the Department of Behavioral Health at Renown Health. Kristen also worked as a Supervisory Psychologist at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System. In addition, they have experience as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Earlier in their career, they served as the Chief of Psychology Section and as a Psychologist at Renown Health. Kristen also briefly worked as a Behavioral Health Specialist at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System. Alongside their professional work, they pursued their passion for writing and playwriting as a self-employed writer. Overall, Kristen Davis-Coelho, PhD has a diverse background in behavioral health, psychology, academia, and writing.

Kristen Davis-Coelho, PhD, obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Theatre from Whitworth University between 1987 and 1991. Kristen furthered their education at the University of Montana, where they pursued a PhD in Clinical Psychology from 1992 to 1998.