Dr. Kristie Norwood
(she/her)Dr. Kristie Norwood is a Clinical Psychologist who currently serves as the Director of Student Counseling Center at Hampton University. She has effectively enhanced clinical and outreach services for students including doubling the size of her staff, coordinating Mental Health First Aid and Safe Talk training, hosting the U.S. Surgeon General’s “We are Made to Connect Tour” and leading efforts to bring the Boris L. Henson Foundation's SheCare Wellness Pods to Hampton University. Prior to joining Hampton University, Dr. Kristie worked as the Assistant Chief of Psychology at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, coordinating services for the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder clinical team and developing mental health services for the opening of the Women’s Mental Health Clinic.
Dr. Kristie remains active in her local community, including her involvement with Mount Lebanon Baptist Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. both of which are an extension of her value of belonging and wellness. Dr. Kristie is married to her life partner, and the pair have two amazing children. In her personal and professional life, she is guided by the idea that “we may not be responsible for being down…but with culturally responsive healing practices and safe communities…we can get up."