Summary
Kristen Clements-Nolle's research focuses on social and psychological factors that contribute to and mitigate poor health outcomes across the lifespan. Much of her current research focuses on understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on a range of adolescent health outcomes. Grounded in positive youth development, she also investigates whether internal resilience and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can buffer the impact of ACEs on behavioral health outcomes.
Honors and awards
- Foundation Professor, University of Nevada, Reno, 2025
- Regents Academic Graduate Advisor Award, Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, 2023
- University Academic Advisor Award (Graduate), University of Nevada, Reno, 2022
- F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher of the Year, University of Nevada, Reno, 2013
Current research funding
- Essentials for Childhood (EfC) in Nevada: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action, 2023 to 2028
- Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Identifying No. NU81CD002075-01-00
- Role: Principal investigator
- Nevada System of Care for Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance, 2025 to 2028
- Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Evaluation Subgrant from the Nevada Division of Children and Family Services
- Identifying No. SM-23-013
- Role: Principal investigator
- Promoting Adolescent Health and Well-Being Through School-Based Surveillance and the What Works in Schools Program Nevada Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 2024 to 2029
- Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Identifying No. DP-24-0139
- Role: Co-principal investigator with Wei Yang
- Nevada High School, Middle School, Tribal School Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 2025 to 2027
- Supplemental funding to augment CDC-PDP-24-0139 State General Funding through AB 331
Education
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley
- MPH in Behavioral Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley