Lisa K. Kearney, Ph.D., ABPP in

Lisa K. Kearney, Ph.D., ABPP

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Chief Consultant to the Deputy Under Secretary for Health (Senior Executive) at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 San Antonio, Texas, United States

Lisa K. Kearney is a senior executive at the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, serving as Chief Consultant to the Deputy Under Secretary for Health. A board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist with a Ph. D. from The University of Texas at Austin, she leads national healthcare policy, change initiatives, and veteran suicide prevention efforts.

Dr. Kearneys work is driven by a mission to serve veterans and support public sector healthcare professionals. She is a decorated leader, having received multiple national awards from the American Psychological Association for her contributions to the field and her leadership in institutional practice.

She has spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved mental health care access and reduced suicidal behaviors among veterans.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Consultant to the Deputy Under Secretary for Health (Senior Executive)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Veteran Suicide Prevention
Her career at the VA has heavily focused on developing and implementing a public health approach to suicide prevention, including overseeing the Veterans Crisis Line.
Public Sector Leadership
As a senior executive and editor for "Psychological Services, " she champions psychology leadership in public settings and focuses on developing interprofessional teams.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Chief Consultant to the Deputy Under Secretary for Health (Senior Executive)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
7-2023 - 1-2025
Senior Advisor for Health to the Secretary (Senior Executive)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
11-2022 - 6-2023
Acting Senior Advisor for Health to the Secretary
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
8-2018
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
UT Health San Antonio
3-2008 - 8-2018
Clinical Assistant Professor - Psychiatry
UT Health San Antonio
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Education
2000 - 2004
Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin
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