Kathleen Spangler
About Kathleen Spangler
Kathleen Spangler serves as the Senior Community Engagement Manager for Texas at Unite Us, where she focuses on enhancing community health by connecting individuals to essential social care services. With a background in law and public health, she has played a significant role in building coordinated care networks and improving care delivery systems across the state.
Work at Unite Us
Kathleen Spangler serves as the Senior Community Engagement Manager for Texas at Unite Us. In this role, she focuses on connecting individuals to essential social care services, aiming to enhance community health. Since joining the organization in 2021, she has played a key role in tracking data and outcomes to improve the efficiency of care delivery systems. Spangler collaborates closely with local organizations to implement innovative technology solutions that address health disparities and improve health outcomes across Texas.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Spangler has a strong educational background in public health and law. She earned a Master of Public Health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, where she also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics. Her studies spanned from 2016 to 2018. Prior to her public health education, she completed her Doctor of Jurisprudence at The University of Texas School of Law from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston, which she completed from 1987 to 1991.
Background
Before her current position at Unite Us, Kathleen Spangler worked as an attorney at Vinson and Elkins for 27 years, from 1994 to 2021. Her extensive legal experience has contributed to her expertise in community engagement and health policy. Spangler's transition from law to public health reflects her commitment to improving health outcomes and supporting community health initiatives.
Achievements in Community Health
Kathleen Spangler has been instrumental in building coordinated care networks that support community health across Texas. Her work emphasizes the importance of connecting people to essential social care services. By focusing on data tracking and outcomes, she aims to enhance the efficiency of care delivery systems, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for communities.