Laura Tyler
About Laura Tyler
Laura Tyler serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Ozark Guidance, a position she has held since 2017. With extensive experience in behavioral health and a PhD in Health Services Organization and Research, she advocates for integrated treatment approaches for mental health conditions.
Work at Ozark Guidance
Laura Tyler has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Ozark Guidance since 2017. With over 15 years of experience at the organization, she began her professional career there in 1983. In her role, she focuses on integrating treatment approaches for mental health conditions and advocates for individuals with mental illness and addictive disorders. Her leadership has contributed to the organization's mission of providing comprehensive behavioral health services.
Education and Expertise
Laura Tyler completed her doctoral studies in Health Services Organization and Research at Virginia Commonwealth University from 1993 to 1997. She also attended the University of Arkansas for both undergraduate and graduate studies. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in behavioral health settings, where she has worked in various capacities, including providing direct care services as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Background
Laura Tyler is a native of Eureka Springs and was raised in Northwest Arkansas. Before her current role at Ozark Guidance, she worked at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for approximately ten years, where she served as Chief Integration Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor. During her time at UAMS, she was involved in launching the Psychiatric Research Institute and gained significant experience in service delivery to individuals with developmental disorders.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Laura Tyler has held several leadership positions, including serving as the behavioral health director and then Chief Executive Officer at Avita Community Partners in northeast Georgia. She has been recognized for her commitment to integrated treatment approaches in mental health care and her advocacy for individuals facing mental illness and addictive disorders. Her contributions to the field of behavioral health have been significant over the years.