Kris Mason
About Kris Mason
Kris Mason serves as the Director of Quality Support at BrightSpring Health Services, where she has focused on enhancing operations for the ID/DD population for the past four years. With a background in community initiatives and workforce development, she has dedicated her career to supporting at-risk populations through collaboration and quality improvement.
Work at BrightSpring Health Services
Kris Mason has served as the Director of Quality Support at BrightSpring Health Services since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing quality outcomes for individuals in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) population. Her responsibilities include overseeing operations that serve these individuals in both residential and community settings. Mason's commitment to quality support aligns with the organization's mission to provide comprehensive care and support to at-risk populations.
Previous Experience at ResCare
Prior to her current role, Kris Mason worked at ResCare for five years, from 2015 to 2020, as the Regional Quality Manager. In this position, she was responsible for ensuring quality standards were met across various programs. Mason transitioned from ResCare Workforce Services to the quality department, where she previously held the position of Program Director. In this capacity, she managed a work-readiness program aimed at assisting job seekers facing multiple barriers to employment.
Education and Expertise
Kris Mason earned her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Wichita State University, where she studied Community Involvement and Fundraising from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, she holds a degree in E-Business Management from Friends University, which she completed from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in community-based initiatives and her focus on at-risk populations.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
Kris Mason is dedicated to enhancing quality outcomes for at-risk populations through collaborative efforts. She believes in the importance of partnerships among public administrators, the business community, educational institutions, and community-based organizations. Her work often involves collaborating with area businesses and workforce partner agencies to support job seekers who face multiple barriers to employment.