Karen McCoy

B.S., Psychology and Neurobiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

As a research specialist, Karen (she/her) coordinates and collects data for community- and prison-based projects aimed at establishing feasible, accessible, and effective mental health and re-entry services for individuals who are currently or formerly incarcerated. One of her primary roles involves leading a community-based project evaluating a peer and clinician co-facilitated PTSD treatment for formerly incarcerated individuals. Karen’s research interests center on community-based participatory research approaches to developing, adapting, and implementing sustainable mental health services and support offerings for communities impacted by incarceration, trauma, and substance use.