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About Dr. Kristy Orisma

Dr. Kristy Orisma is a social scientist, public health leader, and trusted advisor to organizations navigating complexity, change, and growth. With more than fifteen years of experience across federal, nonprofit, academic, and faith-based organizations, she brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational leadership, and deep respect for the human experience within the workforce.

Throughout her career, Dr. Orisma has held senior leadership roles within large, mission-driven systems, where she oversaw complex initiatives, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and advised leaders responsible for delivering high-impact work across diverse communities. Her experience consistently sits at the intersection of people, programs, and systems, with a focus on helping organizations move from intention to execution with clarity and confidence.

As the founder of Oasis Consulting, Dr. Orisma partners with organizations to design programs that are practical, sustainable, and ready to scale. She supports leaders in strengthening decision-making, leadership capacity, and organizational culture, particularly in environments marked by high responsibility, public accountability, and workforce strain. Her work is grounded in evidence, shaped by lived experience, and informed by years of leading in complex systems where both outcomes and people matter.

Dr. Orisma holds a PhD in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin and brings a trauma-informed, systems-oriented perspective to every engagement. Her approach is guided by a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to ethical leadership, dignity, and care for the whole person. She works closely with leaders and organizations serving communities, often carrying a disproportionate burden, helping them build structures that are both effective and humane.

Across every engagement, Dr. Orisma is guided by a simple principle: strong organizations are built when people are supported, programs are thoughtfully designed, and leadership is grounded in clarity and integrity.