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Cristina Parsons
Title: Advanced Health Services Fellow, Denver-Seattle COIN, Department of Veteran's Affairs
Affiliate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University
Contact: Cristina.Parsons@va.gov
Location: Denver

Dr. Cristina Parsons is an occupational therapist and postdoctoral research fellow in the Denver COIN. Her research focuses on vocational rehabilitation pathways for Veterans with an emphasis on social determinants of health and quality of life. Dr. Parsons is passionate about improving access to and quality of vocational rehabilitation services for Veterans to prevent negative outcomes associated with underemployment including homelessness, suicide, and criminal justice involvement.

Research Interests

 

  • Veteran Employment
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Economic Security