Kaitlyn Felix

Kaitlyn Nicolasa Félix is a Research Program Manager with ASU’s Biostatistics Consultation Core (BCC) and College Research and Evaluation Services Team (CREST). She is a mixed-methods researcher with a passion for community-engaged research and translating data into meaningful, real-world impact. Her expertise includes project management, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and outcome dissemination, particularly in collaboration with community partners to implement and evaluate impactful interventions. Her research focuses on the role of authentic community engagement in improving health outcomes across areas such as neurocognitive disorders, interprofessional education and workforce development, and the human trafficking field. Kaitlyn excels at integrating data-driven insights with the lived experiences and narratives of communities to identify practical, meaningful solutions.

In previous roles, including Program Director and Instructor for a community-engaged service-learning initiative, Kaitlyn led programs designed to transform the future healthcare workforce through interprofessional collaboration and experiential learning. Her work centered on preparing students to serve vulnerable populations through team-based care and community partnership. She has also contributed to the design, implementation, and evaluation of a collaborative model for interprofessional primary care education for both students and faculty in clinical learning environments. Kaitlyn believes strongly in the transformative power of research to drive innovation, inform decision-making, and bridge the gap between knowledge generation and practical application.

Kaitlyn is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish and brings a deeply personal commitment to culturally responsive work. As a proud first-generation American with family roots in México, she is the first in her family to graduate from college. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a minor in Spanish Linguistics from Arizona State University in 2018, followed by a Master of Science in the Science of Health Care Delivery in 2021. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing in 2025 and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Arizona State University.

Kaitlyn’s commitment to improving the healthcare landscape extends beyond research and academia into clinical practice and community care. Her clinical experience spans geriatrics, neuro-trauma, pediatrics, dementia/memory care, and hospice and palliative care. She is also the founder of Félix Vida Wellness, a clinic located within The Hub Scottsdale, where she provides health and wellness services designed to support preventative and integrative care. Across her work in research, education, and clinical practice, Kaitlyn is driven by a commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and improving population health. These experiences have shaped a holistic, person-centered perspective that guides her dedication to advancing equitable, community-centered healthcare solutions.