Catherine Blackwell-Garner

Catherine Blackwell-Garner is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as the Director of Care Coordination at Texas Children's Health Plan since October 2024. With a rich background in healthcare management and behavioral health, Catherine has held positions including Independent Healthcare Consultant and Behavioral Health Practitioner at Blackwell Health Source since February 2013, and Chief Nursing Officer at Deblin Health Concepts from January 2015 to October 2024. Additional roles include Director of Behavioral Health at Cambia Health Solutions, Vice President of Healthcare Management Services at AMERIGROUP Community Care, and Manager of Medicaid Programs at APS Healthcare. Catherine began their career as Executive Director of Behavioral Health at Rosewood Medical Center. Catherine holds a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University School of Nursing.