Telehealth ROCKS Staff

Eve-Lynn Nelson, PhD, LP, FATA

Child Psychologist, Professor, Executive Director

Eve-Lynn Nelson is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas, and Executive director of Telehealth ROCKS and Heartland Telehealth Resource Center. She began at KU Medical Center after completing a pediatric psychology internship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and graduating from the clinical psychology program at the University of Kansas. Dr. Nelson has pioneered school-based telebehavioral health since 1999 and she is an expert in child telebehavioral health. Her team’s multi-state Telehealth ROCKS/KanAWARE initiative extends behavioral health best practices and social services supports to set all students up for success in the classroom and in life.  She has had the privilege to provide telepsychology services for over 25 years and energize the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers to partner with communities and leverage technologies to solve big problems together.

Laurie Krom, Ed.D.

Training & Quality Improvement Director

Laurie Krom is the Training and Quality Improvement Director for Telehealth ROCKS. She brings more than two decades of experience leading large-scale behavioral health workforce initiatives. Before joining KU Medical Center, she directed national training and technical assistance centers funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and helped launch a global network of university-based centers advancing evidence-based addiction education. At Telehealth ROCKS, Laurie leads training and quality improvement efforts that connect educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners to improve access to care for children and families. She is passionate about building systems that connect science, policy, education, and service to set every child up for success in the classroom and in life.

Allison Hilton, MPA

Operations Director

Allison Hilton is the Operations Director for Telehealth ROCKS. She brings more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, youth services, advocacy, and community-based systems work. Prior to joining Telehealth ROCKS, she served as Vice President of Youth Services at Synergy Services, where she oversaw multiple programs, operational strategy, compliance, funding, and interdisciplinary teams. Her career spans direct youth advocacy, leadership, policy work, training, and community partnership building.

 At Telehealth ROCKS, Allison helps create the structure and support that allows the team to do meaningful work well. She is passionate about supporting children and youth by understanding their strengths, their resilience, and their ability to grow. Allison cares not only about the direct work, but also about building strong, well-functioning teams and systems that make it easier for people to access the support they need and deserve. She believes that strong communication, thoughtful systems, and well-run operations allow people to focus on serving others and making an impact.

Melissa Maras, PhD

Director of Community Health Services

Dr. Melissa Maras is a clinical-community psychologist and the Director of Community Health Services for Telehealth ROCKS. In this role she provides primary care teleconsultation and oversees the team’s community health services funding with a primary focus on advancing WSCC implementation and partnerships. Dr. Maras has spent nearly 25 years working on systems-level change efforts to build capacity among schools and other youth-serving agencies to increase access to quality health and mental health supports. 

Chase Koob

Telehealth ROCKS Community and SB-CHW Manager

Chase Koob supports the Community Health Worker and social determinants of health efforts of the Telehealth ROCKS programs. She also manages the Evidence Based Telehealth Network Program grant that focuses on increasing access to healthcare services for rural populations utilizing telehealth technologies. She comes from a public health background with an interest in community-focused development and outreach.

Haley Bell

Training Program Manager

Haley Bell supports the Telehealth ROCKS training efforts by management educational programming, including ECHOs, webinars, and other  training initiatives. She works with internal team members, KUMC staff, and external partners to develop and deliver training content that supports school and community professionals in promoting youth health, well-being, and access to resources.  She has experience working in the public health field with an interest in community health education, workforce development, and improving healthcare access.

Ashley Halter

Telehealth ROCKS Missouri Program Manager

Ashley Halter is the program manager for Telehealth ROCKS Missouri, where she leads statewide telebehavioral health initiatives designed to strengthen access to integrated behavioral health services in rural school districts across Missouri. Ashley supports the program’s effort to use a coordinated network of telehealth technologies, community health workers, and cross‑sector partnerships to improve behavioral health access, enhance training for school and healthcare personnel, and increase family engagement. Her work contributes to the program’s goals of expanding evidence‑based prevention, assessment, and treatment services for rural students and families.

Before joining Telehealth ROCKS Missouri, Ashley directed a youth substance use prevention coalition, where she managed grants, coordinated community partnerships, and led youth‑focused prevention and mental health initiatives. She brings this experience and a strong commitment to community-centered, equitable care to her work supporting Missouri schools and communities in improving behavioral health outcomes.

Angie Nordhus

Telehealth ROCKS Operations Project Coordinator

Angie Nordhus joined the Telehealth ROCKS team as Operations Project Coordinator in April 2026. In her role, she provides project coordination, logistics support, communications, reporting, and project tracking to help ensure successful project implementation. Angie brings extensive experience in program management, grant administration, public health, and law enforcement. She has worked with multidisciplinary partners and served on numerous state, regional, and national committees focused on improving child health and safety as Executive Director of the Kansas Child Death Review Board and has also managed programs supporting the successful reentry of federally incarcerated individuals and coordinated with child health research grants. As a part-time police officer with agricultural and equine background, Angie offers a unique perspective, reinforcing a commitment to serving rural communities.