Kallie Kurtz LCSW/LICSW

Kallie is a licensed behavioral health clinician and systems strategist recognized for her ability to move seamlessly between one-on-one clinical care and large-scale policy reform.

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Her work spans emergency departments, rural behavioral health systems, violence prevention leadership, and statewide public health initiatives. She is known for building meaningful collaborations across disciplines, bringing clinicians, community members, policymakers, and organizations into alignment around human-centered and environment-centered solutions.

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For her leadership in youth violence prevention in Portland, Kallie was awarded the Spirit of Portland Award for Outstanding Young Leader, honoring her structural contributions to community safety and long-term prevention.

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Kallie’s approach integrates neuroscience, trauma-informed care, systems theory, and policy strategy. She understands that behavioral  health is shaped not only by individual biology and experience, but by relationships, culture, institutions, and physical environments. Her work bridges the personal and the structural, supporting individuals in moments of vulnerability while designing systems that reduce harm at scale.

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Whether in the clinic, at the lip of a waterfall or at the policy table, she leads with clarity, collaboration, and accountability, creating solutions that are both deeply human and built to last.