SPEAKERS

Kathleen A. Moore, Ph.D., Research Professor, University of South Florida, Department of Mental Health, Law, and Policy
July 18, 2022
Kathleen A. Moore, Ph.D. is a Research Professor in USF’s Department of Mental Health, Law, and Policy as well as the Executive Director of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI). She received her Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Kent State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. For the past 22 years, she has collaborated with mental health and substance abuse agencies as well as different problem-solving courts. Her focus is on program evaluation, bridging the gap between research and practice. She teaches several core courses within USF’s Behavioral Healthcare major and is a certified trainer for Mental Health First Aid. She also serves on several committees, both within USF and in the community such as the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, Tampa Alcohol Coalition, and drug court steering committees. Dr. Moore has been Co-PI on numerous NIH-related grants and has been PI on over 12 SAMHSA grant projects within drug court and treatment agencies. These grant-related projects have resulted in peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and professional presentations at local, statewide, and national conferences.