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Sharon Freese has extensive experience in the field of behavioral health, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer for Behavioral Health at Truman Medical Centers since May 2014. Previously, Sharon held positions including Workforce and Community Development, Patient Risk Management Director, and Associate Administrator of Inpatient at Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health. Sharon’s earlier roles include Program Director for Assessment Intake and Medication Services and Clinical Nurse Manager, where responsibilities encompassed oversight of various inpatient and outpatient services, management of treatment teams, and direct patient care. Sharon began a nursing career at St. Francis Hospital and Wabash Valley Hospital before advancing in mental health services. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University.