Kenna Dickard

Background

About Kenna Dickard

I’m a community psychologist with 10 years of experience working at the intersection of homelessness, mental health, and systems change. My work spans direct service, program development, and evaluation, with a deep commitment to equity-driven, data-informed solutions. Whether supporting people with serious mental illness, evaluating community-based programs, or leading collaborative initiatives across sectors, I bring both clinical insight and research expertise to build more responsive and just systems of care.My approach is grounded in partnerships with frontline staff, people with lived experience, nonprofits, and public agencies to create sustainable change. I specialize in mixed-methods research, participatory evaluation, and designing programs that center community voice. I’m especially passionate about housing justice, mental health recovery, and bridging the gap between research and practice to improve safety, access to services, and long-term stability for marginalized populations.