Aastha Krebs is a pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing at the Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Krebs earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in healthcare management from Western Governor’s University after receiving her associate’s degree in nursing from Lone Star College. An immigrant, Greater Houston Community Foundation scholar, and future psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, Krebs is passionate about improving access to quality mental health care. Her specific interest lies in working with the Houston Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Response Team. This innovative program partners clinicians with law enforcement officers to provide the highest-level response to individuals in serious mental health crisis.