Ben Steefel

Experience

1. Director

   KidsPeace

   Jan 2020 — Present

   KidsPeace is a $140 million national non-profit serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Founded in 1882, it operates a psychiatric hospital, residential treatment programs, educational services, foster care, and community-based treatment in seven states. KidsPeace employs professionals and serves over clients annually.• Oversee internal business development systems to ensure quality in new programs• Support corporate development and ensure successful program operations• Prepare and present project documentation and reports• Develop business plans aligned with mission and strategy; pursue grants and RFPs• Ensure program quality and compliance with licensing, certification, and regulatory standards• Participate in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives• Identify inefficiencies and implement workflow and collaboration improvements• Mitigate operational risk and enhance compliance organization-wide• Improve systems, structures, and technologies to boost safety, quality, and outcomes• Recommend scalable service delivery and process enhancements• Support growth initiatives, including budgeting, contracting, staffing, training, and marketing• Lead financial strategy including planning, forecasting, modeling, and revenue diversification• Oversee budgeting, cash flow, and financial risk mitigation• Manage multi-state expansion, licensing, accreditation, and integration• Use market analysis to assess feasibility, competition, and expansion opportunities• Drive digital transformation, including data analytics, AI, and automation• Support organizational change during restructuring and technology upgrades

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

  2012 — 2014

• Penn State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business

  2015 — 2018

• Lackawanna College

  Associate's degree, Business Management

  2008 — 2011