Dr. Carly McCord is the founding executive director of the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute, where she leads the development and expansion of innovative, technology-enabled models of care, training and research to improve access to health services across Texas. Her work focuses on advancing equitable access to high-quality mental health care for rural communities and others facing barriers to care.
Dr. McCord, a licensed psychologist, has led the design, implementation and scaling of multiple telehealth programs and clinical services within Texas A&M, overseeing large interdisciplinary teams and building sustainable partnerships with communities and health systems. Through these efforts, she has helped extend access to care across more than 50 Texas counties.
Her research and programmatic work have secured more than $60 million in funding from the Texas Legislature, federal and state grants, and private foundations. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications that have informed policy and national standards, including the American Psychological Association’s guidelines for the practice of telepsychology.
Dr. McCord brings expertise in building and scaling telehealth-enabled systems that integrate clinical care, workforce development and research. Her work emphasizes sustainable implementation, strong community partnerships, and models that can be adapted and expanded to meet evolving health care needs across Texas.