Katie Steele

Katie joined the Meadows Institute in June 2023 and has been instrumental in advancing behavioral health integration initiatives and conducting regional assessments as part of the Health Systems Integration team. She played a key role in developing the Collaborative Care Model Technical Assistance Tool (“Five Tools”) and led the creation of three comprehensive behavioral health workforce training curricula.

In her role, Katie supports the Health Systems Integration team in a variety of projects and implementation efforts focused on Behavioral Health Integration and Collaborative Care in primary care settings. Her work includes expanding workforce training curricula to reach a broader range of Texas colleges and several initiatives related to perinatal mental health and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

Katie holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Outside of work, she enjoys jigsaw puzzles, exploring local bookstores, and discovering hidden gems in Austin’s food scene. She lives in Austin, TX, with her partner and their two dogs.