04/13/2026
Join us next month to learn about the intersection of mental health and wilderness medicine from Kallie Kurtz, LICSW, LCSW!
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Kallie Kurtz, LCSW, is the Designer and Clinical Director of Grove Institute, where she navigates the vital intersection of behavioral health, neuroscience, and wilderness leadership. A seasoned public health policy strategist and clinician, Kallie has orchestrated major systems-change initiatives, including leading the implementation of Washington’s 988 Behavioral Health Crisis System and developing the Backcountry Behavioral Health framework. Her clinical expertise is forged in high-acuity environments, from Level I Trauma Centers and Emergency Departments to rural outpatient care, with a specialization in trauma, PTSD, and ADHD. Beyond the clinic, Kallie is a lifelong outdoor adventurer and leader with nearly two decades of experience as a Wilderness First Responder and outdoor instructor. She currently develops and runs the PNW Kayak Progression for Diversify Whitewater and serves on the Board of Directors for CultureSeed, supporting initiatives that connect youth with both the outdoors and mental health care. As a frequent speaker at national venues like the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC), she is dedicated to equipping the outdoor community with the psychological and behavioral tools necessary to understand and manage crisis, trauma, and the unique neurobiology of the "adventurer brain".
