Lisa K. Kearney, Ph.D., ABPP

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DISC Type : c

Chief Consultant to the Deputy Under Secretary for Health (Senior Executive) at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Topics They Care About

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.
Integrated Healthcare
She has extensive experience integrating mental and behavioral health into primary care settings to create a more holistic and effective patient experience.

Media Appearances

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Work History

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

Education

2000 - 2004
Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lisa K. is

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lisa K.

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

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    How fast (or slow) will Lisa K. move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Lisa K. take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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