Military Service
U.S. Army Major
Experience
4 years served
Future
Seeking a career in healthcare
Location
Laurel, MD
About Kristin
Dr. Kristin Williams-Washington earned her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Washington, DC. Her experience in psychological health and traumatic brain injury was acquired within multiple military treatment facilities as an Active Duty Psychologist in the US Army. Kristin’s military service culminated in being presented with the Army Commendation Medal. She has worked as an on-site contractor and Federal Government Civilian at SAMHSA. Kristin served as the Project Manager on a combined DoD and VA JIF at the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. Currently, she is leading a congressionally mandated independent evaluation of VAs mental health and suicide prevention programs through a federal contracting agency. Kristin is also an Adjunct Professor at American Public University where she teaches courses on the psychology of disasters, psychology of terrorism, and psychology of combat. Her subject matter expertise includes behavioral health, military and veteran’s issues, health and healthcare disparities, cultural competence, evaluation, and public policy.