Kris Allen, BSN, MSN, MPH, is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing leadership and clinical practice. As the Chief Operating Officer of MSU Health Care, she plays a crucial role in the strategic direction and operational management of all primary care and specialty outpatient clinics.

Throughout her career, Kris has held various leadership positions at healthcare organizations.  Before joining MSU Health Care, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at a critical access hospital for 8 years, and prior to that as Chief Nursing Officer of a large hospital system, where she successfully implemented evidence-based practices, enhanced patient safety protocols and improved overall patient satisfaction.

Kris is passionate about employee engagement and promoting professional development.  She is a strong believer in happy employees make happy patients.

Recognized for her exceptional leadership and dedication to the nursing profession, as well as the health care professionals within the multi-disciplinary care delivery team.   She has been an influential leader as a consultant to other health care organizations leading the charge in the journey of excellence in patient care, employee and provider satisfaction and overall health outcomes of the community served by the organizations.

Kris received her Master’s Degree in Nursing and Health Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Awards & Recognitions 

Becker’s Healthcare Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know, 2023

Community and Association Memberships

Capital Area Health Alliance Board of Directors

Patient Access Collaborative