About Dr. Bridgette Kinna
Dr. Bridgette Kinna grew up on a farm in Maryland which instilled in her a love of nature, gardening, and good home-cooked meals. That upbringing also taught her the value of community and how interconnected we are with both the environment and each other. This motivated Dr. Kinna to pursue a career in public health. She earned a Master of Social Work degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Her background is in forensic behavioral health providing direct care to the detained population. While enrolled in the DBH program, Dr. Kinna completed three certificate programs, the Integrated Behavioral Health Adult speciality certificate, the Integrated Behavioral Health Gerontology speciality certificate, and the Integrated Behavioral Health Leadership speciality certificate. Dr. Kinna earned her Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree from Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies in 2024.
Culminating Project: Combating Correctional Fatigue: The Role of Resilience
Dr. Bridgette Kinna's culminating project details the implementation of a holistic virtual wellness platform that aims to mitigate the cumulative effects of occupational stress injuries on the well-being of correctional personnel through employing a resiliency-based model.
Learn more about Dr. Kinna and her culminating project by watching the videos below.
