Steve Elson

About

Steve is and independent consultant and the CEO Emeritus of Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Family -- an organization he lead for over 26 years. 

Steve spent thirty-five years in executive leadership roles of not-for-profit organizations providing mental health and residential services to children and youth with complex trauma and/or presenting challenging and disruptive behavioral/emotional issues. These organizations provided services to more than 50,000 vulnerable children and youth and their families in a highly regulated, compliance driven industry that was funded through both public (Medicaid) and private (commercial insurance and private pay) payers and involvde multiple and complex funding streams.

In his executive roles, Steve enabled significant organizational growth and new lines of business while achieving state and national recognition for training and service excellence. He has had active involvement in virtually all significant public policy initiatives affecting child welfare and mental health in California. 

His ongoing consultation and training services have directly impacted organizations in 15 states and seven foreign countries.  Steve has sat on Boards of five state-wide and one national association and was elected/served a term as President in each of the six associations.