Kristen Goree

Dr. Kristen Goree is a Professor of Nursing and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs at the School of Nursing and Health Professions, Colorado Christian University, where she has served since 2011. With nearly two decades in nursing academia, she has taught across all levels of nursing education, including RN-BSN, BSN, MSN, and DNP programs, and has held leadership roles in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Her educational background includes a DNP, MSN, and BSN from the University of Colorado, along with a BA in Kinesiology and a minor in Biology. She is nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Nurse Executive-Advanced (NEA-BC), and is recognized as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the Advanced Practice Registry.

Dr. Goree's research and professional interests center on nursing leadership, community health, and faith-based interventions to improve health outcomes. She is particularly passionate about addressing mental health challenges in adolescents through innovative, spiritually grounded models. Her work emphasizes community transformation, health equity, and sustainable health solutions through education and leadership development.

The 2022 publication of the Model 4 IMPACT represents a key contribution to the integration of faith and public health. This Biblical framework is designed to address complex health and well-being challenges through innovation and community engagement. The articles reflect a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining nursing, public health, theology, and social innovation.

• Doris J. Biester Award for Excellence in Leadership
• Fellow, Leadership for Academic Nursing Program (LANP), AACN

Dr. Goree has played a significant leadership role in nursing accreditation as a Site Evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). While specific grant funding is not detailed, her founding of The Center for World Impact (C4WI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, demonstrates substantial extramural support and initiative. Through C4WI, she leads programs focused on preventing depression, anxiety, and drug use in youth and fostering pathways to health and self-sufficiency. She likely mentors graduate nursing students through her program directorship and academic leadership, though no specific advisees are listed.

Dr. Goree founded and leads The Center for World Impact (C4WI), which operationalizes the Model 4 IMPACT. This organization serves as a living laboratory for her research and vision, implementing community-based programs that integrate faith, health, and innovation to transform underserved communities.