Angela Rollins, PhD
Associate Director, VA HSR Center for Health Information and Communication (CHIC)
Research Director, ACT Center of Indiana
Associate Research Professor, Psychology Department, Indiana University Indianapolis
Scientist, Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc.
Dr. Angela Rollins is Associate Director and Core Investigator at the VA Center for Health Information and Communication (CHIC) and Associate Research Professor in the Psychology Department of Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI). She also serves as a scientist in the Regenstrief Institute’s Center for Health Services Research. Rollins is primarily interested in studying methods for improving implementation of evidence-based mental health practices for people with mental health conditions. Areas of expertise include the measurement of program fidelity, improving clinical knowledge and skills, and reducing staff burnout and turnover. She also has projects focused on health services implementation in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as implementation projects related to health conditions other than mental health. Her work usually includes strong partnerships with clinical providers and policymakers, both within and outside the VA. Her research is funded primarily by VA, NIH, and SAMHSA. Clinical populations of interest include people with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders, including those who are homeless and in need of more intensive mental health services. As a researcher interested in improving healthcare worker wellness and engagement, she also considers healthcare workers themselves as an important population of interest. During her tenure with the former ACT Center of Indiana at IUI, Dr. Rollins has served as an expert trainer and facilitator supporting implementation of evidence-based mental health practices, such as assertive community treatment, illness management and recovery, supported employment, and integrated dual disorders services.
