
Education
- Undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Master’s degree of clinical social work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Awards
- 2018 Nebraska Hospital Association Caring Kind Recipient
Professional Affiliations
- 2019-2023 Secretary and President Elect for Nebraska Social Work Leaders in Healthcare Organization
- 2024 President for Nebraska Social Work Leaders in Health Care Organization
About Kristina
Kristina is the Director of Social Services and has been at Lexington Regional Health Center since 2009. She has experience in discharge planning, social work, and has worked with a variety of age groups. She is currently a provisionally certified master’s social worker, as well as a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner. Kristina’s primary focus is serving school aged children in mental health at partnering local schools. Although she has a passion for helping children, she also enjoys working with individuals and families to help them reach their personal goals too. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, as she sets up treatment plans with the individual or families she works with.