Kaitlynn Walton is a Research Services Professional currently leading dementia related studies and the Patient and Family Research Advisory Panel with the Colorado Program for Patient-Centered Decisions. Kaitlynn has worked in public health for over a decade specializing in community health and prevention. She received bachelors degrees in Sociology and Social work from Colorado State University and a Masters in Public Health from Drexel University. She believes in a collaborative approach to research, ensuring communities remain central to both process and practice. She also has a passion for global health having spent several years living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa and served with the Peace Corps in Namibia.