Alexa Colgrove Curtis PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Alexa Colgrove Curtis PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHNP, FAANP is the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation a the University of Nevada, Reno. She is an expert in rural health, adolescent health, and the treatment of substance use disorders. Her clinical practice is focused on the treatment of opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health issues with a particular emphasis on improvements in behavioral health outcomes among underserved youth. Her research and scholarly contributions are focused on nurse practitioner workforce development and interventions to improve behavioral health outcomes. She is an active member of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners with a primary focus on health policy and education and the recipient of multiple leadership and research awards.