Welcome Our New CTC-RI Chief Clinical Officer!

We are excited to announce that Nelly Burdette, PsyD, has stepped into a new full-time role as Chief Clinical Officer at CTC-RI! 

For the past 10 years, Dr. Burdette has been an invaluable consultant to CTC-RI, bringing her expertise as a clinical health psychologist and leader in integrated behavioral health (IBH) to transform primary care delivery in Rhode Island. Her innovative work has shaped policy, improved systems of care, and empowered healthcare teams to embrace evidence-based practices that promote collaboration, psychological safety, and health equity. 

As Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Burdette will continue to lead groundbreaking initiatives to enhance IBH and expand CTC-RI’s mission of improving care across the lifespan. With over 15 years of experience developing and implementing integrated care models in settings ranging from federally-qualified health centers to academic health systems, Dr. Burdette’s leadership promises to drive even greater impact in this new capacity. 

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Burdette as she embarks on this exciting new chapter with CTC-RI!