Karen McCoy

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

As a research specialist, Karen (she/her) coordinates and collects data for community-based projects that aim to establish feasible, accessible, and effective mental health and re-entry services for people who are formerly incarcerated. She primarily works on a project evaluating a group PTSD therapy (CPT) for formerly incarcerated individuals, when co-facilitated by a trained peer with lived experience of incarceration and a trained clinician. Regarding her research interests, Karen hopes to continue working in Community-Engaged Research to develop, adapt, and implement mental health offerings and support methods for communities impacted by incarceration, trauma, substance use, and sexual violence.