Acorn Health Appoints Chris Bryant as Senior Vice President for Client Gain and Marketing
Acorn Health, a leading national provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has made several key appointments to its executive team.
Chris Bryant has been named Senior Vice President of Client Acquisition and Marketing. In this role, Bryant will lead national growth and outreach efforts, oversee marketing operations, and manage Acorn Health’s admissions team. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare growth leadership, Bryant is recognized for driving record-setting growth in the healthcare sector. His deep personal connection to the work and commitment to expanding care quality and accessibility make him a valuable addition to the executive team.
Scott Semmel has been named Senior Vice President of Payer Relations. Semmel joined Acorn Health in early 2025 and focuses on aligning payer engagement with clinical access and organizational goals. He serves on the board of directors for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley and as public policy committee chair for the Pennsylvania Homecare Association.
Krista Orellana (Boe), M.A., BCBA, previously served as Chief Clinical and Compliance Officer and Clinical Director of Northern Michigan operations at Acorn Health. In her new role as Executive Vice President of Growth and Chief Clinical Officer, Orellana will lead initiatives to drive overall census growth, strengthen payer relationships, and support inclusive access to services across Acorn Health.
Acorn Health offers both center-based and in-home services in more than 70 centers across Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. The therapy is tailored to each patient based on agreed-upon, clear, measurable goals with the child's family. ABA therapy, endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General, is used by Acorn Health to help children with ASD live more independent and meaningful lives.
The company is accredited by the Autism Commission and uses its proprietary Behavioral Health Index to measure success in ways easily understood by families, clinicians, and educators. For media inquiries, contact Lynne Blasi at 703.582.3973 or [email protected]. To learn more about Acorn Health, visit AcornHealth.com/. To inquire about ABA therapy at Acorn Health, call 844.244.1818. To learn about career opportunities at Acorn Health, visit AcornHealth.com/careers. Follow Acorn Health on Facebook.com/AcornHealthABA, Instagram.com/acornhealthaba, and LinkedIn.com/company/acornhealth.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in 31 children is living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Acorn Health was founded in 2018 and is committed to providing industry-leading quality clinical care through applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy.
- In his new position, Chris Bryant, with his extensive healthcare growth expertise, will manage Acorn Health's admissions team and oversee marketing operations.
- Bryant's personal connection to the work and commitment to improving care accessibility make him a valuable addition to the Acorn Health executive team.
- Scott Semmel focuses on aligning payer engagement with clinical access and organizational goals at Acorn Health.
- Semmel serves on boards and committees, demonstrating his dedication to the healthcare sector.
- Krista Orellana, with her experience in clinical management and compliance, has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Growth and Chief Clinical Officer at Acorn Health.
- Orellana will lead initiatives to drive growth, strengthen payer relationships, and support inclusive services at Acorn Health.
- Acorn Health offers center-based and in-home services in multiple states, including Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.
- ABA therapy, endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General, is used by Acorn Health to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) live more independent and meaningful lives.
- Acorn Health is accredited by the Autism Commission and uses its Behavioral Health Index to measure success.
- For media inquiries, contact Lynne Blasi at 703.582.3973 or [email protected].
- To learn more about Acorn Health, visit AcornHealth.com, or inquire about career opportunities at AcornHealth.com/careers.
- Acorn Health can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in 31 children is living with ASD.
- Acorn Health, founded in 2018, is committed to providing quality clinical care through ABA therapy for those with ASD.
