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About Courtney

Courtney E. Ackerman works as a mental health policy researcher for the state of California, focusing on population mental health and wellbeing, peer support, and violence prevention.

She is passionate about fostering transformational change in California’s mental health system.

In her free time, she also works as a research consultant with individuals and organizations on a freelance basis, generating insights and identifying actionable solutions.

Courtney is guided by her curiosity and a commitment to authentic connections.

A Personal Message from Courtney

What we do has ripple effects, influencing the people and the world around us. We have the opportunity to make positive ripples every day, with each choice we make.

Qualifications

• 2013-2015 – Master of Arts in Positive Organizational Psychology with Co-Concentration in Evaluation at Claremont Graduate University, California
• 2011-2013 – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minors in Cognitive Science and Applied Statistics at Oswego State University of New York, New York

Work Experience

• June 2021-Present – Mental Health Policy Researcher, State of California
• September 2016-Present – Freelance Research Consultant
• November 2015-May 2021 – Health Researcher, State of California