Shirley A. Kron

Director of Outreach and Engagement

RETAIN

Phone: (502) 541-5314

Email: shirley.kron@uky.edu

Responsibilities: I am responsible for developing and expanding partnership opportunities for improved access to RETAIN Services.

Experiences: Responsible for designing and implementing the overall recruitment strategy for RETAIN supporting program- wide growth and alignment with project goals. I am certified Occupational Health Nurse Consultant (COHN-S) with 40 years of experience in nursing, including rehabilitation and care management. I serve on the RETAIN Kentucky Leadership Team.

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