Child Guidance Center Welcomes New Executive Director Katie McLeese Stephenson

Ms. Katie McLeese Stephenson started her new position as Executive Director at the Child Guidance Center (www.child-guidance.org) on July 19, 2016.

Katie has worked with children and families in the Lincoln community and across the state for over 30 years in the non-profit sector and in both the judicial and executive branches of state government. Most recently she served as the Director of the Nebraska Court Improvement Project working with judges and stakeholders across the state to improve practices for children and youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Additionally she has served as Chief Operating Officer at CEDARS and as a Child Welfare Administrator for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Ms. McLeese Stephenson holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She is a member of Leadership Lincoln Fellows XXX, Mayor’s Commission on Women and the University of Nebraska’s President’s Advisory Council.

“For three decades, Katie has shown a tireless commitment to children and families in the Lincoln area and surrounding communities. Her wealth of knowledge and experience will be a blessing to the Child Guidance Center staff and clients, and on behalf of the Board, we welcome her,” shared Susan K. Sapp, Board Personnel Committee Chair.

Click this link to see all of Child Guidance Center News & Info on Strictly Business