Acorn Health Appoints Chris Bryant as Senior Vice President

Chris Bryant, Senior Vice President, Client Acquisition & Marketing, Acorn Health • Acorn Health

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 31, 2025 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Healthcare company Acorn Health has appointed Chris Bryant as Senior Vice President of Client Acquisition and Marketing.

In his new role, Bryant will oversee national growth and outreach efforts, including marketing operations and the admissions team.

Bryant brings over two decades of experience in healthcare sales operations, business development, and marketing, with an emphasis on pediatric services. He has held leadership roles at Amedisys, Gentiva, and Aveanna Healthcare. He earned a bachelor’s degree in public and therapeutic recreation from Georgia Southern University.

"Chris is a recognized leader in driving record-setting growth and his strong background as a leader in healthcare will enable him to make important contributions to Acorn Health. He brings a deep personal connection to his work and a strong commitment to expanding access to high-quality care, and we are thrilled to have him with us," said Krista Orellana (Boe), Executive Vice President of Growth and Chief Clinical Officer of Acorn Health.

"I knew after a few conversations with Acorn Health’s leadership team that this was a group of people who truly live their mission every day. As a proud parent of a child on the autism spectrum, the opportunity to lead our growth efforts and support other families on their journey was a dream come true. It is the greatest responsibility of my career, and I am eager to support Acorn Health as we connect more communities with the best clinical care in the ABA space," said Bryant.

Krista Orellana (Boe), Executive Vice President of Growth & Chief Clinical Officer, Acorn Health • Photo Credit: Acorn Health

The company also announced two senior leadership promotions. Orellana has been named Executive Vice President of Growth and Chief Clinical Officer. She joined the company in 2015 and previously served as Chief Clinical and Compliance Officer and Clinical Director of Northern Michigan operations. She holds degrees in psychology and biology from Central Michigan University and in applied behavior analysis from Western Michigan University.

Scott Semmel, Senior Vice President, Payer Relations, Acorn Health • Photo Credit: Acorn Health

Additionally, Scott Semmel has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Payer Relations. He joined Acorn Health in early 2025 as Vice President of Payer Relations and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from DeSales University.

Acorn Health operates more than 70 centers across seven states and is accredited by the Autism Commission on Quality. Its services include both center-based and in-home ABA therapy, supported by a proprietary Behavioral Health Index that tracks patient progress.

For more information, visit www.acornhealth.com.

Source: Acorn Health