Merissa McKinstry, MBA.

Merissa McKinstry, MBA, is the Chief Executive Officer of SUN Behavioral Columbus, a behavioral healthcare provider specializing in inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment. She brings more than two decades of experience in behavioral health leadership, operations, and public policy. Before joining SUN Behavioral, McKinstry served in executive leadership roles with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and previously held leadership positions with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. She is recognized for advancing patient-centered behavioral healthcare, operational excellence, and access to high-quality mental health services across the communities she serves.