Kristen Ellis LMFT

Sr. Director, Consulting Operations

Behavioral Health Systems Transformation Crisis System Design Executive Strategy and Operations

A trusted advisor and integrator who turns strategy into action through clear communication and a human-centered approach to behavioral health.

About

Kristen Ellis is a senior behavioral health strategy and operations leader and licensed clinician specializing in crisis system transformation, organizational effectiveness, and large-scale systems change. She works closely with executive leadership to advance strategic priorities across consulting delivery, operational performance, and organizational growth. Kristen brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, lived experience, and systems-level leadership. She is known for aligning people, processes, and decision-making to support scalable, recovery-oriented models of care, particularly in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and organizational coordination.

Career Highlights

Operational Leader in Crisis System Transformation

Oversaw and scaled consulting delivery and operational alignment, supporting system-wide crisis and behavioral health transformation initiatives across multiple states.

Lead Consultant for Crisis Continuum Redesign

Directed large-scale redesigns of crisis systems for counties and states, including implementation planning to improve access, coordination, and recovery-oriented care.

National Trainer & Thought Partner in Crisis Care

Delivered presentations and trainings on crisis receiving centers, mobile crisis response, and peer workforce integration for system leaders, clinicians, and community partners.

Quick Facts

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Sr Director, Consulting Operations

Credentials

LMFT

Focus Area

Behavioral Health Innovation and Crisis System Transformation

Bring Kristen's expertise to your organization

Kristen works with behavioral health leaders to align systems, strengthen teams, and deliver lasting change.