Dr. Kristen Wilson has over a decade of experience working with institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Putting Maslow before Bloom, she believes that a trauma-informed, human-centered approach can be applied in any setting.

What you can expect working with Dr. Wilson:

Trauma-Informed Higher Education Expert.

College students experience trauma at a staggeringly high rate. Whether they enter college with post-traumatic stress or undergo distressing non-college life events while enrolled, students deserve a college experience that resists re-traumatization. Dr. Wilson utilizes trauma-informed strategies to overhaul institutional policies and procedures to foster a top-down approach to supporting students and promoting academic success.

Prevention Science Specialist.

Prevention science is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to prevent the onset, recurrence, or worsening of public health issues, such as poverty, violence, or illness/injury. Dr. Wilson focuses on the community and societal levels of the social-ecological framework. Her specialties include intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, mental health promotion, and basic needs access.

Human and Social Services Strategist.

Human and social service agencies provide a wide range of services for individuals and families in areas such as substance abuse, mental or physical health, abuse, or poverty. Dr. Wilson uses a global lens to guide strategic planning and initiatives to enhance the direct services provided by non-profit, private, and governmental agencies.