Leslie Ellis-Lang
Managing Director of Child and Youth ServicesLeslie Ellis-Lang, MSEd, LMFT, is a leader in services for children and youth with emphasis in both child welfare and behavioral health.
Children and AddictionHealthcare quality managementCultural CompetencyFamily First Prevention Services ActChild WelfareGender diversity in childrenTreatment foster care
Michael (Mike) Johnson
Managing Director of Behavioral HealthA creative, solutions oriented leader who is passionate about improving quality in behavioral healthcare.
Certified Community Behavioral Health ClinicsMental Health (Severe Mental Illness) Practice and PolicySuicide PreventionSubstance Use DisordersPerson-centered healthcareAddictions CounsellingAddication TreatmentPerformance ManagementMental illness stigma
Christine (Chris) MacDonell
Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and International Aging Services/Medical RehabilitationChristine M. MacDonell has more than 35 years of experience as a provider, administrator, and trainer in the human services field.
Stroke RehabilitationBrain injury programsHealthcare quality oversightPhysical and rehabilitation medicineHealthcare ManagementCase ManagementInterdisciplinary pain managementInternational healthcareCancer rehabilitationPerformance Management
Deborah (Debbi) Witham
Managing Director of Public PolicyDeborah H. Witham, LMSW, Esq., leads CARF’s ongoing assessment of and response to developments in public policy.
42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 8Value-based careMedication-Assisted TreatmentHealthcare oversightCompliance and Program OversightOpioid Addiction & RecoveryPerson-centered healthcareOpioid use disorder1915(c) Medicaid waivers