Kerry Reynolds

Kerry Reynolds is a Senior Behavioral/Social Scientist and Associate Research Department Director in the Behavioral and Policy Sciences (BPS) Department at the RAND Corporation. She is also a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. Her work integrates behavioral science with health policy, focusing on patient experience, maternal and child health, and health care quality.

Her research expertise includes:

• Patient Experience and Patient-Centered Care
• Maternal and Child Health
• Health Care Quality and Safety
• Chronic Illness Management (especially Type 1 Diabetes)
• Mental Health and Depression
• Health Systems Coordination and eHealth

Reynolds employs mixed methods, including qualitative interviews, focus groups, surveys, and stakeholder engagement, to conduct stakeholder-informed research involving patients, caregivers, clinicians, and administrators. Her recent publications show a strong trend in evaluating patient narratives, mental health interventions, and cross-system care coordination, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children, adolescents, and military families.

Her scientific contributions include the development of toolkits and measure repositories for psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs, reflecting her leadership in evidence-based policy tools.

Reynolds holds a Ph.D. in health/social psychology from Carnegie Mellon University and has over 15 years of experience leading large-scale implementation projects. She is an experienced mentor and advisor, contributing to the training of future researchers in health policy and behavioral science.

She is actively engaged in research and leadership roles, with no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former staff designation.