Cabarrus Health Alliance
Kristin Klinglesmith, MPH, serves as the Assistant Behavioral Health Director at Cabarrus Health Alliance, where responsibilities include managing administrative duties, operations, and improving departmental procedures aimed at enhancing behavioral health initiatives. Previously, Kristin held the role of Substance Use Program Manager, focusing on substance use prevention and harm reduction, as well as supervising staff and ensuring grant compliance. Kristin also coordinated the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, fostering partnerships to implement school gardens that promote healthy food consumption and physical activity. Earlier experience includes roles as an Emergency Preparedness Researcher and Intern at Carolinas Healthcare System, where Kristin engaged in disaster planning and volunteer coordination. Educational qualifications consist of a Master of Science in Public Health and a Graduate Certificate in Emergency/Disaster Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Social Control from Appalachian State University.