Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA

Founder & Creative Director at Virtual Brain Health Center
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Dr. Fanike-Kiara Olugbala Young

Krystal was a phenomenal support and partner while working together. I loved strategizing and collaborating with Krystal while developing the curriculum for a health tech start up. Krystal was instrumental in identifying the most patient centered approaches to working with patients and providers. Krystal is inclusive in her approach as a team member and strives for everyone to be heard. I look forward to working with Krystal in the future.

Harvey Sterns

I have known and worked with Krystal for close to a decade. She was my student in multiple graduate courses and was my graduate assistant. She had important interests in intervention approaches with adults and older adults. I encouraged her work with special populations of adults and older adults. Have been very impressed with what she is accomplishing as she builds her career. Harvey L. Sterns, Ph.D. Transition After Retirement Program Professor Emeritus of Psychology President, Board of Governors Director and Senior Fellow, Institute for Accreditation for Gerontology Education Council Life-Span Development and Gerontology Chairperson, Senior Citizens Commssion Immediate Past Chair, University Council City of Akron, Ohio The University of Akron Research Professor of Family and Community Medicine Northeast Ohio Medical University Tel: 330-972-6724 Cell: 330-328-0042 Fax: 330-972-5174 e-mail: hsterns@uakron.edu Suite 340 Arts and Sciences Building The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-4307

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Credentials

  • Emerging Advocates Program (Training Completion)
    American Migraine Foundation
    Jun, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Medical Science Liaison Alliance- Trained Associate
    Cheeky Scientist
    Apr, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
    Saint Louis University
    Mar, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health
    The Neuroscience Academy
    Jun, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Administration Certification
    Dr. Ziad Nasreddine, M.D.
    Oct, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Basic Certification in NeurOptimal
    NeurOptimal Neurofeedback Systems
    Jul, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Brain Health Coach
    Amen Clinics, Inc.
    Jun, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leadership Institute
    American Society on Aging
    Mar, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Good Clinical Practice
    NIDA Clinical Trials Network
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Virtual Brain Health Center
    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder & Creative Director
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      ● Networking: Ability to connect with industry leaders in healthy aging, brain wellness, and memory care to align around the shared mission to optimize brain wellness to move business priorities forward ● Marketing Skills: Oversight and development of branding materials including website, flyers, educational content, reports, business proposals, and social media for the Virtual Brain Health Center project ● Organizational Consultant: Provide a variety of brain health and dementia care services or educational programs to a variety of organizations, communities, or audiences ● Mentorship: Preceptor for internship opportunities and service-learning experiences for college students with an interest in brain health, cognitive aging, and dementia ● Grant Writing/Funding: Submission of grants and grant reporting as needed for project support Show less

  • Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI)
    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      A highly competitive international fellowship offered to individuals with the potential to become leaders who will have a long-lasting impact on dementia prevention and care. Selected as the first Fellow from the United States to complete residency training at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland as a representative of Cleveland, Ohio. ● Training & Development: Completed a robust residency training on Dementia prevention and social determinants of Brain health as the 1st Fellow from the U.S. hosted at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland ● Clinical Experience: Participated in clinical rotations at St. James Hospital and Tallaght Medical Centre and regularly participated in journal clubs, research seminars, and collegiate meetings to discuss emerging research and new technologies ● Relationship Building: Established a Global network of key leaders in medical, educational, research and community-based settings working in the brain health and dementia fields with ongoing career mentorship and training offered through GBHI & the Atlantic Institute, Oxford, England Show less

  • Start Up Health and Wellness Company
    • Chief Program Officer
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      ● Program Management: Responsible for all health and wellness programs within the company including the developmental oversight and implementation of the company's model of holistic health, interfacing with third-party organizations, and research organizations, and maintaining programmatic connections with these same parties ● Relationship Building: Cultivated and maintained valuable relationships with experts, organizations, community collaborators, and more to support organizational objectives ● Adaptability/Flexibility: Comfortable routinely acting in and switching between multiple capacities, including educator, creative director, and lifestyle management director for holistic health (mind, body, & spirit) Show less

  • Cleveland State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Continuing Education Instructor
      • Mar 2015 - Jul 2022

      Continuing education instructor (CEU approval for: counselors, social workers, psychologists) on a variety topics offered through Cleveland State University's College of Education and Human Services. Workshops Offered: --Brain Health Matters: Decreasing Risk Factors for Dementia --Brain Health and Cognitive Aging --Alzheimer's Disease: A New Vision --Paws with Patience for Patience: Health Benefits of Therapy/Service Animals Continuing education instructor (CEU approval for: counselors, social workers, psychologists) on a variety topics offered through Cleveland State University's College of Education and Human Services. Workshops Offered: --Brain Health Matters: Decreasing Risk Factors for Dementia --Brain Health and Cognitive Aging --Alzheimer's Disease: A New Vision --Paws with Patience for Patience: Health Benefits of Therapy/Service Animals

  • Youngstown State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty Instructor
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2022

      Adjunct Faculty Instructor Graduate Courses: -Perspectives in Gerontology -Psychology of Adulthood & Aging Undergraduate Courses: -Sociology of Dementia -Aging and Society -Theories of Gerontology -Introduction to Gerontology Duties: Selection of textbook, syllabus development, preparation/delivery of class lectures, and development, administration, and grading of tests and assignments. *Undergraduate courses recognized as service learning classes by YSU’s Service Learning Citizen Scholar Program. Show less

  • Memory Matters
    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Executive Director (Executive Level)
      • Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

      A Lowcountry non-profit organization that delivered brain wellness and social-model memory care programs. • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Revamped the organization’s memory care program offerings and community-based education to integrate their five brain healthy interventions as part of their rebranding initiative • Communication Skills: Provided subject matter expertise on brain health, memory care, and dementia within the organization for team members, volunteers, family members, carers, participants, and students related to program development and implementation in the memory care center and community-based educational services • People Management: Supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline & counseling required (responsible for 6 direct reports) • Relationship Building & Program Management: Managed a comprehensive brain-healthy lifestyle program to benefit the health and cognition of the memory care center participants including the developmental oversight of the center’s programming, interfacing with third- party organizations, research organizations, adherence to the Mediterranean dietetic approach • Regulatory Compliance: Ensured the state-licensed memory care center followed the SC Department of Health regulations and organizational standards as it pertained to participant care • Project Management: Established organizational policies and procedures including program intake/discharge and streamlined intake assessment protocols resulting in a higher conversion rate into services (increased by over 50% in the first month) • Budget & Resource Management: Responsible for ongoing budget oversight of the memory care center- 80% of organizational costs Show less

  • Center 4 Brain Health
    • Oscar Family Endowed Director, Center 4 Brain Health (Executive Level)
      • May 2015 - Nov 2018

      Inaugural, endowed Director of the first of its kind Brain health center located on a senior living campus in the U.S. The Center received international and national awards for brain health program development and community impact under my leadership. ● Relationship Building: Established and maintained strategic partnerships with External Experts in healthcare, education, research, and community settings to drive business development and referrals ● Project Management: Appointed by the CEO to lead the organization’s interdisciplinary Cognitive Health Committee (25+ staff) including nurses, social workers, and therapists (OT, PT, ST, recreational) for journal club meetings, pilot projects, and quality/process improvement initiatives across the residential campus ● Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Provided scientific and clinical expertise within the organization, developed staff trainings, and promoted to supervise 2 departments including the Institute for Healthcare Education (70+ professional speaker bureau) ● Presentation Skills: Subject Matter Expert representing brain health/dementia at Local and International conferences (Educated over 5,500 individuals while gathering medical and strategic insights) ● Program Start-Up Experience: Made the center operational in 6 months and an International and National award-winning center in 16 months while serving over 1,500 adults annually Show less

  • Kent State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty Instructor
      • Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

      Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Course: Psychology of Aging Duties: Selection of textbook, syllabus/course development, preparation/delivery of class lectures, and development, administration, and grading of tests and assignments Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Course: Psychology of Aging Duties: Selection of textbook, syllabus/course development, preparation/delivery of class lectures, and development, administration, and grading of tests and assignments

  • Center for Healthy Aging
    • Strategic Management Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Clinical Program Associate
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2015

      Program associate to a clinical geropsychologist in the establishment/maintenance of her Brain gym programs. ● Scientific Knowledge: Integrated best practices & research into the program to ensure participants with MCI, Dementia, Depression & Anxiety acquired knowledge, skills & attitudes required for a brain-healthy lifestyle ● Technical Acumen: Gathered, assessed, evaluated, and interpreted technical and scientific data into messaging that could be understood by a broad range of general audiences ● Patient Education & Counseling: Excellent listening, facilitation, and debriefing skills with individuals with neurocognitive disorders, family members, and caregivers demonstrated as a group co-facilitator ● Scientific Knowledge: Integrated best practices & research into program to ensure participants with MCI, Dementia, Depression & Anxiety acquired knowledge, skills & attitudes required for a brain healthy lifestyle ● Project Management: Identified process improvement for the memory & mood program through program assessment analysis and participant observation and feedback resulting in 4 conference presentations including the receipt of a Student Presenter Award at an International conference Show less

  • In-Home Care Start-Up Company
    • Business Development & Management Consultant
      • 2015 - 2015

      Business development and management consultant for an in-home-care startup company providing home-based services to older adults. - Marketing Skills: Duties included assistance with market research and development, website analysis to identify local area competitors, and demographic analysis to identify the local business market to guide market strategy and business development Business development and management consultant for an in-home-care startup company providing home-based services to older adults. - Marketing Skills: Duties included assistance with market research and development, website analysis to identify local area competitors, and demographic analysis to identify the local business market to guide market strategy and business development

  • Multiple Companies
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Independent Care Provider
      • 2003 - 2015

      - Direct- Care: Provided assistance with activities of daily living per the plans of care for each client - Regulatory Compliance: Maintained state and organizational required documentation, continuing education, and certifications to maintain provider status for annual audits and billing - Direct- Care: Provided assistance with activities of daily living per the plans of care for each client - Regulatory Compliance: Maintained state and organizational required documentation, continuing education, and certifications to maintain provider status for annual audits and billing

  • The University of Akron
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Assistant, Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology
      • Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

      Responsibilities include teaching assistant (See Teaching Experience) and office assistant to the Institute of Life-Span Development and Gerontology. Past duties have consisted of assistance preparing the institute’s 35th Anniversary event, reactivating the Xi Chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, establishing working relationships with graduate student government to gain recognition of our Gerontology Association, completing a training and teaching seminar to be an Instructor for the Introduction to Psychology course at The University of Akron. Teaching assistant duties included class preparation, class lecturer, test design, test administration, and grading. Show less

Education

  • Arizona State University
    Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH), Healthcare Management Concentration
  • The University of Akron
    Master’s Degree, M.A. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging & Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
  • Youngstown State University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Gerontology & Sociology (Double-major); Developmental Psychology Minor

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