Leslie Ellis-Lang, Managing Director of Child and Youth Services at CARF International has more than 35 years of professional experience in the behavioral health and child welfare fields specializing with children, youth and families. Prior to joining CARF in 2009, Leslie held leadership positions in not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in systems theory, she has focused on integrating clinical practice with administrative operations to improve both the outcomes for children, youth and families as well as overall organizational performance. Her areas of expertise include quality management, program and policy development, training, clinical practice, and supervision.